American Indian Center
AIC helps to minimize the cultural distance associated with transition when a student leaves their home area. We provide American Indian students a support and resource center with an awareness of Native customs and culture. We are here to help you achieve college success!
Contact Us: 480-461-7931
Respect for human diversity is a fundamental value of the American Indian Center. The different ethnic and tribal backgrounds of our staff give us a unique perspective and appreciation of the challenges facing the modern Native American student. This appreciation allows us to better serve our diverse communities more effectively and with more sensitivity.
Bo Colbert, DirectorCharles "Bo" Colbert is an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma. Bo received his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and Recreation from Northeastern Oklahoma State University, a Masters Degree in Education (1978) and Doctor of Education Degree from Arizona State University in 1999. See contact info here. |
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Loretta Damon, Program AdvisorMs. Damon is a proud member of the Dine’ (Navajo Nation). She is born to the Ashiihii; and Todich’ii’nii; To’ahani and hashtl’ishnii clans. Ms. Damon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Masters of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. She completed extensive counseling coursework at Arizona State University. See contact info here. |
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Yvonne Honeyestewa, Program AdvisorYvonne Honeyestewa is a member of the Comanche/Kiowa Nation in Oklahoma. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Education from the University of Oklahoma where she majored in Human Relations and minored in Native American Studies. She recently graduated with her Master's in Education from NAU, December 2010 and is currently working on her second Master's in Educational Leadership. See contact info here. |
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Lorenzo Clark, Student Peer |
So go about life condemning none but looking kindly and with love upon all
American Indian Center - Southern & Dobson: 480-461-7931 | Building 36 | Red Mountain: 480-654-7200 | Mesquite Building | email
