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YOUNG LEADERS SHAPING THEIR COMMUNITIES

4:00-5:30 pm
Monday, July 30, 2012
Missouri Room — J.C. Penney Hall

Jn this s5€ssion, you'll meet staff from federal agencies and
partner organizations that impact Indian country. Here’s your
chance to find out how they work and share with them a little about
who you are, your Tribe, and your interests. Don’t forget to ask about
opportunities for Native Americans and Alaska Natives . Youth are
encouraged to meet with 5-6 different federal partners during, the session.

We'll signal at 15 minute increments to help you manage your time.



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Community Relations Service (CRS)
Daphne Felten-Green, Senior Counsel

CRS is the “peacemaker” for community conflicts and tensions arising from differences of race,
color and national origin. The agency seeks to prevent and respond to alleged violent hate crimes
committed on the basis of: gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, race,
color, and national origin.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The United States Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural
resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient
management.

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Matthew Lysakowski, Senior Advisor for Tribal Affairs

COPS advances the practice of community policing in America's state, local and tribal law
enforcement agencies. COPS shares information and makes grants to police departments
around the United States. Community policing is a philosophy that promotes the use of partner-
ships and problem-solving techniques to Proactively address the immediate conditions that give
rise to public safety issues — crime, social disorder and fear of crime.

Indian Health Service (IHS)
Skye Bass, MSW, Public Health Advisor

Indian Health Service provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately
2 million American indian and Alaska Native people residing on or near reservations. Indian
Health Service serves members of Federally recognized Tribes across rural and urban areas of the
Unites States.

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Katie Greene, Associate Director Office of intergovernmental and Public Liaison

ONDCP was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. ONDCP advises the President on
drug-control issues, coordinates drug-control activities and related funding across the Federal
government, and produces the annual National Drug Control Strategy, which outlines Admini-
Stration efforts to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing and trafficking, drug-related crime
and violence, and drug-related health consequences.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
CDR Josefine Haynes-Battle, MSN, BSN, RN, Public Health Analyst & Project Officer

SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's
communities. The agency provides leadership and devotes its resources —~ programs, policies,
information and data, contracts and grants— toward helping the Nation act on the knowledge
that Behavioral Health is essential; prevention works; treatment is effective; and people recover
from mental and substance use disorders.

Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)
Erin Bailey, Director

The Center for Native American Youth is raising awareness on issues facing Native Youth and
working to share resources (scholarships, internships, youth organizations, etc.) - we need you to
be part of the conversation!


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Department of Energy (DOE)
Jody TallBear, Attorney Advisor

DOE's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental,
and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. it has a large

footprint in Indian Country and plays an important role in protecting the country’s nuclear arsenal as
well as promoting science, research, and STEM education.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Office of Native American Affairs
Valerie Hauser, Director, Office of Native American Affairs

ACHP oversees a federal preservation review process in which indian tribes have the ppportunity to
influence federal decision making when federal projects may affect sacred places and historic
properties of religious and cultural significance. Meet and talk with the staff who advises both federal
agencies and Indian tribes about protection of sacred and historical places.

Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
Lillian Sparks, Commissioner
ANA promotes self-sufficiency for Native Americans by providing discretionary grant funding for

community based project, and training and technical assistance to eligible tribes and native
organizations. We believe community members are at the heart of fasting and positive change.

U.S. Census Bureau

Helena Carapellatti, Human Resources

The Bureau is responsible for conducting the United States Census and other national demographic
and economic surveys. It collects and publishes demographic and economic information about the

Nation's American Indian and Alaska Native populations and also collects and publishes information
regarding the boundaries and economies of tribal lands.

Environment and Natural Resources Division

The Environment and Natural Resources Division is responsible for the civil and criminal enforce-
ment of environmental laws, the defense of the Government's administration of Federal environ-
mental laws, and litigation relating to the use and protection of Federally-owned public lands and
natural resources.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Monica McLean, Supervisory Special Agent (HQ)

The FBI is dedicated to protecting and defending the United States against terrorist and foreign
Intelligence threats, enforcing criminal laws, and providing leadership and criminal justice services to

federal, state, and tribal partners. It has internship opportunities available for college undergraduate
and graduate students, and recruits individuals with a wide variety of work experiences.

Office for Victims of Crime
Charlotte Clarke, Program Specialist

The mission of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is to enhance the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims
and to provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices in ways that will promote justice and
healing for all victims, We assist tribal children and youth by supporting culturally relevant interventions that
address trauma and support healthy coping skills in schools, criminal justice settings, and in the community.