Martin Davis

Board Chair

 Martin is a long-standing and respected member of the Native community, with deep ties to the Haslett Basin Holkoma Mono. Throughout his life, he has served his People in many meaningful capacities, offering guidance, cultural knowledge, and steady leadership to those who look to him for support. He is recognized not only as a ceremonial leader, but also as the Head Bear, carrying an important responsibility within the community and helping preserve traditions that have been passed down through generations. Beyond his ceremonial role, Mr. Davis is a trusted community leader who has dedicated himself to uplifting Native people, both inside and outside of his community. He has extended his cultural and spiritual service to incarcerated Native peoples throughout California, providing connection, dignity, and a sense of belonging to individuals who are often separated from their families, communities, and traditions. Through his leadership, Martin continues to honor his ancestors while supporting the healing, identity, and cultural strength of Native communities today.

Treasurer

 Maggie is a lineal descendant of the Haslett Basin Holkoma Mono and Choinumni Tribes, with deep family and cultural ties to the community. For more than twenty years, she has been part of ceremony, learning through service and guidance from her father, Martin Davis, her uncles, elders, and other cultural leaders. She has helped elders and families with camp setup, assisted in the kitchen, supported sweat fires, opened doors for sweat when help was needed, and traveled to numerous gatherings with her father and uncles. Maggie is also an active community leader who helps organize several community events at Haslett Basin, bringing families together and supporting spaces where culture, connection, and community can continue to grow. Her dedication reflects her continued commitment to her people, her family, and the cultural responsibilities she carries with care and respect. 

Secretary 

MK Youngblood is a seasoned emergency management and safety professional with nearly three decades of experience serving Tribal communities through workforce development, disaster preparedness, environmental stewardship, and organizational leadership. He currently serves in leadership roles supporting Tribal emergency management, vegetation management, cultural resource protection, and safety training initiatives throughout California and beyond.

MK holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), where his graduate work focused on systems thinking, leadership development, organizational change, and Tribal-centered governance strategies. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associate of Arts in American Indian Studies. Through his work, MK continues to advance culturally grounded approaches to emergency management and community resilience. 

Board Member

Remo has served as a spiritual leader for Native brothers who are incarcerated, offering guidance, support, and cultural connection to those who are often separated from their families, communities, and traditions. For the past eight years, he has remained dedicated to this important work, showing up with consistency, respect, and compassion for those who rely on him for spiritual and cultural support. Remo carries a deep passion for teaching Native culture, traditions, and songs. Through his service, he helps keep cultural knowledge alive while creating space for healing, identity, and connection. His commitment extends beyond his work with incarcerated Native people, as he also gives his time and heart to the Tribal community whenever he is able. Remo’s leadership reflects humility, dedication, and a genuine love for helping his People.

Board Member

  Katina brings more than twenty years of experience in the non-profit sector, with much of her work focused on supporting people and communities who have often been underserved, overlooked, or left without the resources they deserve. Her nearly twenty years of Human Resources experience has given her a deep understanding of how important it is for organizations to care for their people, create fair and safe workplaces, and build systems that help staff and communities feel supported, protected, and valued. Katina has also served as a safety consultant on two fire incidents, where she provided guidance in difficult and high-pressure emergency environments. Her background in emergency management, continuity planning, crisis preparedness, workforce development, training, and organizational resilience allows her to support Tribal communities and Native-led organizations in a practical and meaningful way. She brings a Tribal-centered approach grounded in service, respect, and responsibility, helping build safer and stronger systems that protect Native people, support community needs, and honor the importance of caring for both people and homelands.