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 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