About Us

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