About Sacred Path

Who We Are

The mission of Sacred Path is to honor our traditional values and teachings by working to improve the quality of life for Indigenous individuals and families by providing innovative health, behavioral health and research with community involvement, technical assistance, training and respect for tribal and cultural diversity. Services provided include: Individual Therapy, Support Groups, Workshops, Prevention and Intervention Services, Case Management, Linkages, Evaluation and Research Training, and Consultation.

Meet Our Team

The team at Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center is committed to fostering wellness, culture, and community connection. With diverse healthcare, education, and advocacy backgrounds, we work together to provide meaningful programs that support Indigenous well-being and cultural connection.

Carrie Johnson, Ph. D.
Chief Executive Officer /Co-founder
Wahpeton Dakota
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Daniel Dickerson, D.O, M.P.H.
Lead Evaluator/Co-founder
Inupiaq
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Patricia Perez, Ph.D.
Clinical Director & Administrator
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Virginia “Gina” Arvizu-Sanchez, LCSW
Circles of Care Project Director
Tongva, Kumeyaay, Apache, & Azteca
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Alexandria Ybarra
Program Coordinator, Empowering Indigenous Youth
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Alexis Lujan
Youth Workshop Facilitator, Elevate Youth CA & Indigenous Youth Empowerment
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Annabelle Custodio
Housing Navigator and Outreach Coordinator
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Anthony Bernal Chase In Winter
Program Support Coordinator
Lakota & Chicano
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Bernadette Alvarez-Mackowiak
Manager, Childcare Center & Afterschool Program
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Brian Dam
Housing Navigator, Orange County
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Britney Cabrera
0-5 Project Coordinator
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Bryan Perez
Housing Navigator-LA
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Cecilia White
Youth Workshop Facilitator
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Doreena O’Neill
Case Worker
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Dr. Jennifer Alquijay, PsyD
Director of Operations/Clinical Supervisor
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Dria Yellowhair
Program Coordinator, Elevate Youth CA
Diné
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George Funmaker
Workshop Facilitator
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Janet Scott
Manager, Family Resource Center (FRC)
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Jansikwe Medina-Tayac
Program Specialist
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Joey Gonzales
Outreach & Registration Coordinator, TLA
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Jonathan Chase In Winter
Case Manager Circles of Care
Lakota, Huichol, & Zapotec
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Katherine Lee-Rivera
Workshop Facilitator, Outreach & Support
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Laura Vela
HR Generalist
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Melanie Estrella
Case Manager, FRC
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Melissa Sam
Administrative/Fiscal/Payroll Assistant
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Nathan Logan
Facilities/Transporter
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Nicole Estrella, LCSW
Therapist, Traditional Wellness Program & TLA
Pascua Yaqui
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Rebecca Chavez, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
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Richard Lujan
Information Technology (IT)
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Sara Huish, ASW
Therapist, Housing Program
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Seqouia Salas
Program Coordinator, Traditional Wellness
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Shiigo Biiliilitso
Cultural Community Coordinator, FRC
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Sydney Zundel-Fiddle
Housing Navigator Assistant
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Teresa Gonzales
Accountant/Finance Oversight
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Valerie Johnson
Housing Program Manager
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Work With Sacred Path!

Are you dedicated to cultural wellness and community support? We’re hiring! Join our team and help make a meaningful impact.
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