Ceriss Blackwood is an educator and advocate. She focuses on Native American culture and education. She was one of the co-founders of Native Love and brought her expertise as a treasurer. She showed her passion for the children and community she served. Ceriss Blackwood wore her heart on her sleeves and was a huge asset to Native Love. 

Neida Chakee is an Elder who was a Co- Founder to Native Love. She served on the Native Love Board since the creation of the organization. She brought her strength in planning events, bringing prayers and elders together. Her strengths were creating native art with the community members and her vision of strengthening our community through culture and prayer. She is a great mentor to the younger generation. We enjoyed learning from her during her time on the Native Love Board. She is still an active participant of the organization on a community based level. 

Kristean Velasquez has put alot of work into Native Love for her passion of learning and advocating. She uses her voice and follows with actions. She is a young, positive leader who works on solutions. She has been a huge partner in creating and planning for the annual MMIR motorcycle run. She will continue to be a committee member for the Bike Run.