Board
Our board members are dedicated to the mission of our organization:
Joe Plumer, Chairperson, appointed by the Beltrami County Bar Association. Mr. Plumer is an attorney and has experience working as general counsel for several tribal nations. He is an enrolled White Earth band member.
Angel Daher Vice-chairperson, appointed by the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. Angel Daher is an attorney and employed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Ms. Daher is an enrolled member of Lac Court Orielles.
Dave Frank, Treasurer, appointed by the Beltrami County Bar Association. Mr. Frank is a longtime Beltrami County Assistant Attorney.
VACANT, White Earth Elders Council
Theresa Flocken, Leech Lake Community Board Member. Theresa Flocken is a representative of the Cass Lake LIEC.
Andrea Kingbird, appointed by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Ms Kingbird is the city attorney for Bemidji and had past experience from a domestic violence program/shelter.
Nicole Cayko, appointed by the Cass County Bar association. Nicole is a former staff Attorney and longtime community member experienced in working in Indian Country.
Petra Ybarra-Johnson. Petra is a former law enforcement personnel, has prior experience working at the Red Lake Courts and in various other tribal programs. Petra is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.
Jonathan Baker, Secretary, appointed by the 15th District Bar Association. Mr. Baker is an attorney in private practice and helps individuals in the Leech Lake reservation community area.