Tribal Nation Response

The people and partnerships that drive robust response efforts. 

Panelists will share how historical context influenced pandemic response, key partners within and outside of the community that supported their response, and next steps for leveraging partnerships to continue supporting student/staff health and wellness. 

Jason Dropik,School Administrator, Indian Community School, Board Member/Parliamentarian, National Indian Education Association, Milwaukee, WI

National Indian Education Association, Head of School, Indian Community School, Milwaukee WI 

1. Rhiannon Armstrong, CNA, formerly with Seven Mile Elementary School, Whiteriver Unified School District, Fort Apache Indian Reservation, AZ

2. Arletta Burke, RN, COVID-19 K-12 School Testing Program Manager, Wind River Family and Community Health Care, Wind River Reservation, WY

3. Lisa Chee, MPH, Health Promotion Specialist, Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Navajo Nation, AZ

4. Dee Dee Ivanoff, Superintendent, St. Mary’s School District, St. Mary's Village, AK

5. Jeannine Medvedich, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Leschi Schools, Tribal STEC School, Tribally Controlled by The Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Puyallup, WA