The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women’s (CSVANW) staff is comprised of a passionate, distinguished and highly committed leadership team working to collectively address violence against Native women and children. Each staff member plays a complementary role to CSVANW and each one is committed to operating with the utmost integrity, accountability and responsibility to CSVANW’s stakeholders. CSVANW is proud to have leaders who are passionate field experts with proven experience in advocacy, support, technical assistance and training. Together, this group guides the collective efforts of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women.
Tiffany Jiron (Pueblo of Isleta)
Executive Director
Tiffany Jiron is a proud Pueblo woman from the Pueblo of Isleta. She is a first-generation cycle breaker of violence and a mother to three young children. Tiffany is very passionate about sharing her story of survival in hopes that it gives others a sense of hope and empowerment. She focuses her time educating herself on the current trends to actively address violence against Native women and children.
Her advocacy journey began as the Supervised Visitation Assistant in 2014 at Isleta Social Services where she later advanced in her career as the Supervised Visitation Coordinator. Ms. Jiron was also a member of the Board of Directors for CSVANW in 2019. Tiffany currently sits on the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health Advisory Board. Tiffany Jiron holds a degree in Human Services and is a current social work student at the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at the New Mexico Highlands University.
Tiffany Jiron
Jolene Holgate (Diné)
Training and Education Director
Jolene is a Diné (Navajo) woman intent on creating social change in Indigenous communities with hopes to address challenges and develop pathways toward solutions to protect women and children. For nearly six years Jolene worked with elected Navajo leadership engaging in policy advocacy to address areas of human trafficking, sexual and domestic violence, cyberbullying, and Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives. After her time with the Navajo Nation, she transitioned to community organizing to take a community-based approach to the missing and murdered crisis in Dinétah with the goal of elevating the voices of survivors and families, recovering missing relatives, and calling for justice. She remains committed to supporting Indigenous community healing, empowerment, and awareness in her role at CSVANW.
Jolene received concurrent bachelor’s degrees in American Indian Studies and Political Science, and her master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. In her leisure time, you can find her hiking, taking pictures, fishing, being a cat mom, road tripping, baking, playing with makeup, and trying to keep up with her Netflix watch list.
Jolene Holgate
Curtison Badonie (Diné)
Digital Marketing & Campaign Manager
Curtison Badonie (he/him/his) is Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People clan), Indigiqueer, and is originally from Blue Gap, Arizona, a rural community that sits in the heart of the Diné reservation.
Professionally, Curtison worked at the UNM LGBTQ Resource Center where he gained knowledge on LGBTQ2S+ history and culture. Furthermore, Curtison developed his communication skills with the LGBTQ Resource Center through social media engagement, monthly newsletters and event planning. Curtison is an alumni with AmeriCorps. In AmeriCorps, Curtison worked with the UNM LGBTQ Resource Center to strengthen services and resources for college LGBTQ2S+ students, and community members.
Curtison earned his associates in Health Occupation from Diné College and earned his bachelors in Communication (with a focus in intercultural and gender) & Journalism from the University of New Mexico. Curtison is also an alumni with ReFrame Mentorship, where he further developed his communication skills/strategies and narrative building to help carry out CSVANW’s mission to stop violence against Native womxn and children.
#BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter
Curtison Badonie
Latonya Williams (Diné)
Finance Manager
Latonya Williams (Diné) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing CSVANW’s financial operations. She fully supports the movement to stop violence against all Indigenous people. During her free time, she loves to spend time her family. She also likes to take road trips, listen to music, and attend as many Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events as she can. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.
Latonya Williams
Ryder Jiron (Pueblo of Isleta)
Policy & Communications Coordinator
Ryder Jiron belongs to the Pueblo of Isleta, he is a graduate of the University of Missouri where he obtained a bachelor’s in Mediated & Political Communication with a minor in Native American/Indigenous studies. Ryder has had brief experiences working with federal Indian Policy and communications through internships in DC and AT&T’s FirstNet program.
His passion is working directly with Native communities to address the problems they face. Which is why he’s dedicated to bringing his skills to the coalition and contributing to its mission to end violence against Native women and children.
Ryder is also a self-dubbed “media funnel”, in his spare time he can be seen consuming any kind of media. Ranging from comics and books to podcasts and films. If there’s something new to be talked about, he’s either seen or plans on seeing it. He’s also passionate about finding ways to “Indigenize” traditional forms of media and having Native voices be seen and heard in many creative ways.
Ryder Jiron
Nicole Begay (Diné)
Sexual Violence Project Coordinator
Originating from Arizona, Nicole Begay was born of the Towering House clan (Kinyaa’áanii) and Red Running into the Water clan, (Táchii’nii) in this way Nicole is a Navajo Woman. Professionally and personally Nicole’s passion is to create positive change and conversation on topics related to sexual violence. Before starting a career in advocacy work, Nicole voluntarily dedicated five years to spreading sexual violence awareness against women and children through public speaking and education. These speaking opportunities led her to the field of child and family advocacy with a focus on Child Abuse Prevention. Nicole’s passion for this work stems from personal experiences with sexual violence as a child. She is proud to call herself an overcomer and hopes to continue her growth with CSVANW educating and inspiring others through a survivor lens. Nicole has obtained her Associates degrees in Arts & Education and aspires to further her education in psychology to better support survivors impacted by violence.
Outside of a working environment, Nicole is a very creative individual. She has a 2-year certification in Fashion/Interior Design and has started a small embroidery business as a side hobby.
#BelieveSurvivors #SafetyisSacred
Nicole Begay
Delaney Arnaq Naruyaq’ Thiele (Dena’ina Athabascan \ Yup’ik)
Gender-Based Violence Training Coordinator
Delaney Arnaq Naruyaq’ Thiele is a Dena’ina Athabascan and Yup’ik woman originating from Anchorage, Alaska, with family ties to Alexander Creek and the Bethel Region. Delaney is passionate about Indigenous issues concerning sovereignty, self-determination, and violence prevention against Indigenous relatives. While attending the University of Alaska Anchorage, Delaney researched violence against Indigenous relatives and the relation of colonial policies. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Alaska Native Studies. Delaney’s passion for her community and Indigenous resiliency led Delaney to internships with the First Alaskans Institute, the Alaska State Legislature, and the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Delaney is eager to continue building her capacity and expanding her knowledge on gender-based violence, while uplifting Indigenous survivors.
Outside of work, Delaney runs a beaded jewelry business featuring handwoven beaded accessories called Cloudberry. Cloudberry has been the catalyst for her reconnection with her culture and traditions and has significantly contributed to her ongoing journey of reclamation and strengthening her identity as an Indigenous woman.
Delaney Arnaq Naruyaq’ Thiele
Orlinda Desiree Abeyta (Santa Clara, Tesuque & Isleta)
Office Coordinator
Tewa name, Than-Poekwin (sun lake)
Badger clans.
Mother, daughter, sister & auntie from the pueblos of Santa Clara, Tesuque & Isleta.
I am currently going to school for business administration and a minor in Social Work. I come from a direct service background, in working directly with survivors of Domestic Violence. Also, Previously working for a tribal community teaching & guiding children to live healthy & to be leaders in their community.
I am learning to be an advocate for my children so i can continue to break cycles. I think being able to give them the best life possible only happens when we heal our inner selves. I have conquered many obstacles to get me where i am today & I feel i have the upmost support from CSVANW to keep growing & learning.
I love being outdoors with my kids & I love getting creative with makeup on my free time. You can also catch me at Starbucks collecting all there cups!!
Orlinda Desiree Abeyta
Jordan Patricio (Pueblo of Acoma)
Native Youth Project Coordinator
Jordan Patricio is from the Pueblo of Acoma, Santa Fe Indian School alumni, and a student in university majoring in psychology. While attending SFIS, most of her senior research focused on human development targeting youth who grew up in skipped generation family homes, and those who were victims of child abuse and domestic violence. While studying on campus, she has had a passion for forensics but after numerous hours in the library and interning within the POA tribal courts, she has been vehement about disrupting repetitive cycles of mental and physical abuse that targets youth in tribal communities. Currently, she is in the capacity as the Native Youth Project Coordinator for the CSVANW. During her free time, Jordan loves to golf, read, surround herself with people who make her belly laugh, and more recently, spend time with her godparents and their horses.
Jordan Patricio
Lincoln Encino (Village of Paguate, Pueblo of Laguna)
CSVANW Membership Coordinator
Lincoln Encino (he/him)
Lincoln Encino is from the Pueblo of Laguna and resides in the Village of Paguate. His clans are big corn and little turkey. Lincoln is committed to community engagement through involvement and participation. Holding various leadership roles within his community.
Lincoln Encino
Patrick Gallegos
CSVANW Sex Trafficking Project Coordinator
Patrick is passionate about deconstructing systems of colonial oppression, specifically in New Mexico. They have worked as a community organizer and student researcher for over 3 years addressing gender-based violence in BIPOC communities. Patrick loves their family and hopes to build a world where they can live healthily and happily in a strong, resilient community.
Patrick Gallegos
Franchesca Pino (Pueblos of Zia and Santo Domingo)
CSVANW Executive Assistant
Franchesca Pino is from the Pueblos of Zia and Santo Domingo. She is a social work student in the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) and is a Santa Fe Indian School alumni. Ms. Pino began her social justice journey as a member of the Pueblo of Zia youth group and later joined the Santa Fe Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board to work with city officials in addressing social and educational disadvantages of minority students in the city of Santa Fe. Ms. Pino continued her work in social justice as a case worker within tribal justice systems and transferred that experience to the state level in the State of New Mexico Adult Parole Board. She has worked with tribal probation, tribal child welfare and juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Franchesca is passionate about advocating for tribal communities and influencing the break in violent cycles. Ms. Pino hopes to encourage native adults and youth alike to be the positive change needed to move their communities forward. Franchesca enjoys spending time with family and loves outdoor activities, such as camping and biking with her partner and dog, Koi. In her spare time, she strives to learn and practice traditional crafts like pottery and sewing.
Franchesca Pino
Delores Juanico (Acoma Pueblo)
CSVANW Advocacy Coordinator
Delores Juanico, “Sruiwati”, is from Acoma Pueblo and belongs to the Yellow Corn Clan Society. She is a proud mother of four, and a grandmother of three. Delores was raised making traditional Acoma pottery by her maternal grandmother and mother as a means of retaining the value of Pueblo pottery and traditional knowledge. She was raised with very rich traditional culture, thanks to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of practicing and embracing Pueblo ways of life daily. As the matriarch of her family, she passes down this same importance to her kids and grandkids. Delores is a survivor, and has a passion for helping other survivors become empowered to navigate their healing journeys and lived experiences.
Delores actively began her path of advocacy when she served as a caretaker within Acoma Pueblo, then later transitioned into her role with Acoma’s Health & Human Services Division and Behavioral Health Services as the Cultural Liaison, where she helped facilitate an integrated, land-based and culture-driven approach to encourage active participation, traditional healing and recovery, in community.
As the Advocacy Coordinator with the CSVANW, Delores works to ensure that all Indigenous people, Advocates and Survivors, have the resources they need to practice their self-determination, overcome challenges, provide support and adequate solutions to breaking colonial cycles of violence, within their communities.
Delores Juanico
Tyra Quetawki (Pueblo of Zuni)
CSVANW Social Media Coordinator
Keshi hom i:yanikina:we! Hello Relatives! Tyra Quetawki(she/her/hers) comes from the Pueblo of Zuni following the clans of Eagle and Child of Coyote. Tyra had resided on the Zuni reservation until 2017. She had pursued a BFA-Art Studio at the University of New Mexico. Tyra has worked as a project coordinator with youth groups which allowed her to educate cultural history within the Pueblo of Zuni. Tyra’s new work path allow her to collaborate on different forms of communication while engaging cultural teachings within Indigenous communities in New Mexico.
Since becoming an artist, Tyra focuses most of her time creating digital illustrations and photography. Her recent accomplishment was the creation of “A:shiwi A:wan Ts’ina: I:shokwin dap A’shonakya” (“Zuni Activity and Coloring Book” in translation) which is a Zuni Language based activity book that influences Zuni words and spelling through modern word games. Tyra enjoys listening to peers stories, time in nature, and spending time in the reservation.