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A Journey of Learning, Love and Growth


Entering 2025 with Purpose and Intention
It’s 2025. “Where has time gone and where is my life going?” This is a question that many of us have as we enter a new year and what...
Allyson Kelley
Jan 3, 2025


Considerations for Addressing Domestic Violence in American Indian Communities
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let's take a moment to learn, understand, and see how communities heal and thrive.

AKA
Oct 21, 2024


Photos as Evidence of Community and Connection: Summer 2024
This summer we went on a photographic journey and collected evidence of community and connection.
Allyson Kelley
Sep 19, 2024


Mattering Work: Cultivating Partnerships and Publications that Matter
We are constantly reflecting on our work at AKA, what we co-create with our clients and what we learn from our time in and with...
Allyson Kelley
Jul 17, 2024


Guided by Faith: Brighten's Inspiring Journey to Graduation with a Public Health Degree
AKA intern and associate, Brighten Crawford-Martin celebrates her recent graduation with a degree in Public Health.

Curtis Hartley Jr.
May 30, 2024


What’s the Value of Healing Spaces?
We know that almost 9% of the US population is in recovery. But, how did people get into recovery? How will they stay there?

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Apr 29, 2024


6 Tips for Elevating Consciousness at Work Through Art
Art is a physical expression of our consciousness.
Creating opportunities where people can tap into this consciousness is what we seek to

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Mar 12, 2024


AKA Best of 2023
Allyson Kelley and Associates PLLC 2023 year in review. A look back at some of the top moments from 2023.
Allyson Kelley
Jan 16, 2024


Wisdom from Elders: Learning While Conducting a Feasibility Study on Trauma and Loss
Understanding of Tribal Maternal Mortality and how it has been impacted by colonization, genocide and, cultural destruction.

Dr. Dewey Ertz
Nov 28, 2023


Thoughts on Practicing Purpose
Practice is how we live.
Practice is what we intentionally give ourselves to, every day.
Practice is about presence.

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Nov 9, 2023


Recovery Month: Beyond Knowing about Recovery
It is September and, therefore, Recovery month. 20.9 million adults in the US have found recovery from a substance use problem 38.9...

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Sep 18, 2023


Returning to Our Center: Understanding, Naming, and Transforming Trauma
Trauma. We are deep in the trauma literature, prevention, treatment, evaluation, and evidence. We know things from our ACES work with...
Allyson Kelley
Aug 17, 2023


Humble Leader: Lane Spotted Elk
AKA intern Lane Spotted Elk is a humble leader. Learn about is passion and pursuit of completing his degree to be a leader in the future.

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Jul 13, 2023


Honoring the Code Talkers
In honor of Independence Day, Brighten Crawford recognizes the Code Talkers who fought for freedoms that many were not able to practice.

Brighten Crawford
Jul 3, 2023


Visual Models: Process, Stories and Powerful Takeaways
After recently leading a workshop on visual models, Allyson Kelley reflects on the process of unleashing creative potential.

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Jun 15, 2023


A Rare Diamond: Sadie the Chemist
AKA intern, Sadie Posey is rare diamond. A recent graduation in chemistry, Sadie is defying the odds as an American Indian chemist.
Allyson Kelley
May 31, 2023


Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Art: Interview with artist Jordan Armajo
AKA had the privilege to work with artist Jordan Armajo. We interviewed Jordan to talk about the work she created and its impact.
Allyson Kelley
May 10, 2023


Data Management: Choosing What Works
By Allyson Kelley and Kelley Milligan Data management can be overwhelming. We have been overwhelmed. You might have been overwhelmed as...

AKA
Apr 14, 2023


I’m Outrageous, But So Are You.
Brighten Crawford gives us hope and reassurance that our collective vision matters and that service is an actionable step toward healing.

Brighten Crawford
Mar 27, 2023


The Power of Focus Groups
The power of focus groups and resources to lead, train and create a foundation for equity-focused evaluation.

Alejandra Cabrera
Feb 28, 2023
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