About Spirit of the sun
An Indigenous women-led organization
We are an Indigenous womxn-led nonprofit located on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho), and 48+ other tribes' sacred land, working to empower Native communities through farming, education and rematriation.
Meet our Team
Shannon Francis
Executive Director
laya buchanan
Grant Writer
Shaina gonzales
Director of Operations & Indigenous Toddlers and Teachings Coordinator
Kendall Barcia
HR & Indigenous Toddlers and Teachings Program Support Coordinator
CHENOA FRANCIS
Youth Outreach Coordinator and Agricultural Support
Nick MONGE
Admin Support
TAYLOR JONES
Food Share Lead
ROSEAN HOWARD
Contractor
GISELLE ARROYO
Youth Program Coordinator
EUMALINA KRUECK
Youth Program Coordinator & Food Share Support
Jade BrandoW
Indigenous Agriculture Farm / Food Share Support
Our Board
Debbie Echo-Hawk
Secretary/Treasurer
Howard Potter
Board Member
Eileen Little THUNDER-MASQUAT
Board Member
