Meet Our HDP Ambassadors
These individuals are credited for our growth and sustainability, their personal goals and efforts have helped develop and inspire the Hopi Distance Project:
Caroline Sekaquaptewa– Sipaulovi Village, Patkiwungwa (Water Clan)
Wayne Sekaquaptewa– Sipaulovi Village, Patkiwungwa (Water Clan)
Steven Ovah– Sichomovi Village, Patkiwungwa (Water Clan)
Executive Team
The Hopi Distance Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service in September 2024. We thank the following women-led Executive Team for their years of dedication, volunteering their time and knowledge, which helped bring this organization to life for the Hopi people:
Wendi Lewis (Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona)- Executive Director
Lauren Burke (Oyster Bay, New York)- Board President
Debra Namoki (Mishongnovi Village, Arizona)-Board Vice-President
Monica Polelonema (Moencopi, Arizona)– Board Secretary/Treasurer