SIENA

Nadine Groenig
Arizona Department of Education
Founder & Executive Director

SIENA Board of Directors:

Fred Hubbard
Director, Advisory Council on Indian Health Care
President

Hilary Cummings
Executive Director, Education Outside the Box, Inc.
Vice President

Steve Ninham
General Manager, Hyatt Lisle
Treasurer

Perci Ami
Owner, Native Leadership Pathways
Board Member

Kathy Kitcheyan
Mentor Teacher, San Carlos Unified School District
Board Member

Brendalee Lopez
Project Coordinator, DentaQuest
Board Member

MISSION:

To provide the resources necessary for Native American students

to get the best education they can in a culturally rich environment that promotes health and well-being.

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Organizational Goals

Provide comprehensive services to Native students, their parents, and educators of Native American students.

Endorse culturally-relevant professional development opportunities and resources for educators.

Provide additional resources and conferences for students and parents, utilizing community, business, and college partnerships.

Promote and assist in providing high-quality educational programs and resources to help Arizona’s Native population attain the highest level of academic achievement in the state.


	Areas of Influence In order to achieve quality resources for Native students, parents, and educators, SIENA focuses on six Areas of Influence: Education, Mental Health, Physical Health, Physical Fitness, Youth Advisory Council, and History and Culture. SIENA is continually developing programs, resources, and services. In addition to the conferences and fitness events we already offer, we are committed to provide the following services which are incorporated in our Areas of Influence: Apprenticeship Computer Lab Counseling Cultural Center Entrepreneurship Financial aid Library Membership opportunities Professional development SIENA Kids Club Social interaction Sport leagues and clubs Statistical information Student mentoring programs Supplemental classes Tutoring Website

Contact Info:

623-670-3561

SIENA, P.O. Box 33156, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3156