Dr. Allyson Kelley is the principal consultant and founder of Allyson Kelley & Associates PLLC. Allyson supports research, evaluation, training and technical assistance efforts for several community health initiatives in the United States.

Bethany Fatupaito, MPH, is an experienced program and grant director of 15 years working within tribal communities and underserved populations.

Kelley Milligan, MPH is a researcher and evaluator that has experience working within tribal communities and underserved populations on behavioral health and public health initiatives.

Linda is an experienced graphic designer. Her background in design ranges from logo design and branding implementation to web design and magazine layout.

Dr. Emily Beamon is a clinical psychologist and public health scientist with research interests in substance use, mental health, and program evaluation. Emily is our Clinical Programs Methodologist and will use her expertise to inform project conceptualization, methods, and data analytics.

Suzanne Boyd LMSW, SWLC, MBA, is the AKA team as the Clinical and Treatment Team Lead. She has over 20 years of experience in the Social Work field which has given her a strong background in child protection, medical social work (dialysis), adult protection/services, and substance abuse, and is now working on her LCSW licensure.

Alejandra Cabrera, MPH, is an experienced programs manager who has worked with tribal communities to implement, monitor, and evaluate multifaceted community-based research and programs.

Dewey is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in north central South Dakota and has been providing mental-health services since 1974.

Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD., is as an Elder Associate at provides consultation and wisdom to the AKA team for tribal contracts.

Christie is AKA's spring 2024 Graduate Fellow. Christie Farmer is a proud member of the Blackfeet Nation dedicated to serving her community. Throughout her educational pursuits, Christie has been driven by a deep sense of purpose – to uplift and empower those within her community.

Carrie has her AA degree in Elementary Education, AA degree in Chemical Addictions. She is currently a licensed addiction counselor candidate for the Spotted Bull Recovery Resource Center.

Jeanne Bowman is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Montana.

Curits Hartley is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro studying public health education. He has a passion for promoting Social justice, race/ethnicity, and health for all.  

Sadie Posey is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and is from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming and studying to get her graduate degree in chemistry. Sadie assists in evaluation.

Ashley Solheim-Azure, LAC, is a Community Recovery Support Specialist at AKA. She provides expert consultation, facilitation, and guidance on AKA projects related to recovery.

Eleni Leona Haloftis contributes to AKA’s mission by bringing their expertise as an empathetic, culturally competent researcher and community advocate. A Crow descendant reconnecting with their Indigenous heritage and based on the Pechanga tribal homelands in Temecula, California, Eleni specializes in amplifying diverse voices and fostering equity through human-centered research and collaborative knowledge-building initiatives.

Jenn Prinzing is a graphic designer, illustrator, and writer. Her work focuses on the magic in the ordinary, the beauty and authenticity in being goofy, and the urgent matter of making the world a more joyful and peaceful place.

Brighten Crawford-Martin is married to her best friend, Kaden, together they live in Idaho with their two dogs. She is a member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes. She received her Bachelor's degree of Science in Public Health from Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Analicia (Lisa) Burnett is an experienced Compliance and Privacy professional with a decade of experience in aligning leadership and operational teams with comprehensive policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.

Jay is a full-time student at Fort Peck Community College and supports on-the-ground data collection and photography for AKA.

Kesiena Abeke is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Kesiena is passionate and committed to addressing health disparities, focusing on health equity and the systemic barriers that affect underserved communities.

Yolanda Ikazoboh is currently a Master of Public Health Education student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Workplace Wellness. With a background in dentistry and a passion for community advocacy, Yolanda engages in initiatives supporting children, families, and early childhood education.