ABOUT US

Red Feather partners with Indigenous communities to develop and implement lasting and impactful housing solutions.

​We are currently serving the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation in Arizona.

A world where healthy and safe housing is available to all and we are inspired to work collectively to create self-sustaining communities honoring indigenous values.

OUR VALUES

Meet Our Team

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Red Feather Development Group Board of Directors provides the direction and oversight needed to ensure the continued growth and success of the Red Feather mission while maintaining the fiduciary and governance oversight to protect the interest of the organization's donors. Each board member volunteers their time and talent to Red Feather and participates on a sub-committee.  

BOARD PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
​FIRST NATIONS OWEESTA, CO

Chrystel Cornelius

​Ms. Cornelius is the founder of the nation's pre-eminent native CDFI, with  over 23 years of experience working in the Native economic development field.  She is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians located in North Dakota. 

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT &
​FORMER RED FEATHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mark Hall

Mark Hall led Red Feather as the ED for    years, passionately developing the organization's home repair programs and expanding work with the tribes of Arizona and the Southwest. He continues to guide the organization as the Board Vice President, providing oversight and strategic direction. 

SECRETARY, MARKETING CONSULTANT, WA​

Meghan Raftery

​Meghan is a passionate communications professional and Red Feather Board Secretary. She brings business and PR specialties to Red Feather, spreading awareness of our work and gathering support while overseeing board records and updates. 
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​Sarah EchoHawk
​Board Member, and CEO of AISES, CO
Pawnee Nation

Kenneth Myers
​Board Member, Lead Faculty, Coconino Community College

Eunice Begay
​​Board Member, Senior Program & Projects Specialist, Navajo Nation

Victor Burrola
​Board Member, Wells Fargo President, Community Development Officer, AZ

Gene Kuwanquaftewa
​​Board Member, Hopi Nation

RED FEATHER STAFF

Joe Seidenberg
​Executive Director

​Joe is responsible for hiring and managing the staff, managing the finances, and working with staff, board, and partners in developing and evaluating programs to ensure the overall sustainability of Red Feather.  He has a deep passion for work that helps improve the lives of others and contributes to a more compassionate world. In his spare time he is a devoted father and husband, who enjoys being in wild places, eating delicious foods, and pursuing athletic endeavors.
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Kayla Miller
​Program Coordinator

Kayla grew up in the Four Corners area of New Mexico and is a member of the Navajo Nation. She attended college at Colorado State University and graduated in May 2020 with a B.S.W in Social Work and Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice. In the future, she plans to pursue her Masters in Public Health. She is passionate about creating positive change through hands on work that improves health and safety within Native American communities. In her free time she enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, spending time with family, friends, and her Goldendoodle Pippen.
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Alfred Lomahquahu
​​Community Coordinator- Hopi Nation

Alfred Lomahquahu born in Keams Canyon, Arizona. He currently lives in the village of Bacavi on the Hopi reservation. After attending primary school on Hopi and Sherman Indian High School in Riverside California, he enlisted in the Marines and was given the Military Occupation Specialty (1345) Engineer, Heavy Equipment Operator. He served 6 years active, 2 years reserve.  He then continued his passion for public service as the Governor for the village of Bacavi, and Vice Chairman of the Hopi Tribe. His other various titles include: Cancer Educator for NAU, Artist, Commander of the American Legion Lori Piestewa Post 80 and Consultant for Hopi Tribal Housing Authority.

Roy Lee Hosteen
​4-Corners Program Coordinator 

Roy grew up working in his family’s home construction business through his teenage years.  After attending college he went on to have a 33 year career in the mining industry working across multiple disciplines including graphite draftsman, statistician, surveyor, computer analyst, site project representative, budget coordinator, and project manager.  Since retirement, Roy has taught himself lapidary and silversmith arts.  He is fluent in Navajo and English.    He has a passion for hearing stories of his elders and enjoying their laughter when humor is exchanged in Navajo.   
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Kiera Coughlan
​​Fund Development Manager

Kiera grew up in Colorado and has lived in Northern California, Paris, Ireland, Oregon and is now happy to call Arizona home. She received her BA in International Studies with an emphasis on Post-Colonial Studies from Humboldt State University and holds a Master of Arts degree in Culture and Colonialism from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She has over ten years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing and communications in the arts and social services. She loves folklore studies, quiet afternoons with books and coffee, challenging herself on the climbing wall and her furr baby cat, Ronan. 
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Brian McNeal
​​Community Coordinator- Navajo Nation

Born in Tuba City, and a graduate of Tuba City High School, Brian McNeal has worked with numerous non-profits on the Navajo Nation and has a construction background in welding and pipefitting. He worked as an Independent Living Coordinator at Assist to Independence serving those with disabilities and has experience as a direct care provider. Marrying these two backgrounds in his current role at Red Feather allows him to further his passion for serving his community. 
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Brian is a loving father of two children, an avid fisher, camper and outdoor enthusiast. ​

Delisa deVargas
​Director of Administration and Finance 

Delisa grew up in Alaska, in a family with close ties to both the Arizona southwest and Alaska’s native community. Joining the Red Feather team offered a way to give back to cultures that have profoundly impacted her own worldview and make use of the accounting and administration skills developed helping to manage her Dad’s construction company. Delisa has lived in Montana with her daughter since 2008, where they enjoy the beautiful scenery and Bozeman’s lively downtown cultural scene.


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Elizabeth Freeman 
​​Program  Coordinator ​

Elizabeth is excited to be a part of the Red Feather team as the new Program
​Administrative Coordinator. She was born and raised in Flagstaff, AZ but has roots in the Tohono O’odham nation, Hopi, Navajo, and Acoma. She brings a compassionate spirit with a passion for improving the quality of lives of everyone around her, and both direct service and administrative skills from her career serving individuals with developmental disabilities. After living in Phoenix for several years, she relocated back to Flagstaff with her daughter Nia and their black cat, Katie. Together they love spending time with family, baking, and traveling.
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