Our Mission
Established in 1998, the Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) safeguards off-reservation sacred sites in California's ancestral territories. Evolving in response to ongoing development, NALC has become a vital force, now expanded to protect and restore sacred sites nationwide. Our comprehensive approach includes educational initiatives for Native American youth and the wider public, along with scientific studies on the historical and natural aspects of sacred lands. NALC's unwavering commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Native American Tribes remains paramount in today's expansive landscape.
Team
Robert Przeklasa, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Omar Barraza
Operations Director
Cassaundra Pino (Acoma Pueblo)
Policy Manager
Tessa Lunny (Wukchumni)
Grants Administrator
Ambers Davis (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma)
Project Manager
Sarah Bliss
Project Manager
Jack Lugo (Serrano & Cahuilla)
Policy Fellow
Elizabeth Paige (Cahuilla)
Education and Stewardship Programs Manager
Donald Medart (Quechan)
Tribal Outreach Specialist
Board of Directors
Michael Madrigal, M.A. (Cahuilla)
President
Sean Milanovich, Ph.D. (Cahuilla)
Vice President
Nicole Raphaely, M.A., J.D.
Secretary
Robert Paull, M.B.A. (Lummi)
Board Member
Dean Mike (Chemehuevi)
Board Member
Theresa Mike (Lummi)
Board Member
Cara Romero (Chemehuevi)
Board Member
Rebecca Kugel, Ph.D. (Ojibwe)
Board Member
Fay McClung
Board Member