Advisory Committee

Meet the Native Advisory Committee members who will advise the Commission. The Advisory Committee consists of representatives from diverse tribal communities, and a Native Children Subcommittee.

Lynette Jordan, Northwest Region

Judge Abby Abinanti, Pacific Region

Dr. Marilyn Zimmerman, Rocky Mountain Region

Julie Smith-Yliniemi, Great Plains Region

Leolani Ah Quin, Western Region

Wendel Waukau, Midwest Region

Sheena Kanott Lambert, Eastern Region

Delia L. Ulima, Hawaii Region

3604 CNC Close, CNC,
Arizona 85719

Mon - Fri: 10.00AM to 7.00PM
Sat: 12.00AM to 4.00PM

The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children (Commission), established by Congress, is charged with conducting a comprehensive study of the programs, grants, and supports available for Native children (including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children), both at government agencies and on the ground in Native communities. The Commission will examine the unique challenges Native children face and make recommendations on improving the current system by building on the strengths and leadership of Native communities, with the goal of developing a sustainable system that delivers effective, culturally appropriate, meaningful wrap-around services to Native children.