Sandra is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.  She is wholeheartedly dedicated to her work as the Executive Director of First Nations Women’s Alliance.  Sandra has a Master of Business Administration from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Mary.  From a biological perspective Sandra has 4 daughters, 1 son, 7 granddaughters, and 4 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter.  From a heart perspective she has innumerable children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Sandra lives a humble and traditional life with her love Rick; though, admittedly, she often finds herself in the middle of critical issues where she feels she must stand.  She loves flowers, plants, water, rocks and all things provided by Creator. 

Bonnie has worked in the movement to end violence against women for many years. She has been part of FNWA since 2007.

Her responsibilities include policy and organizational development, assisting with grant writing, and technical assistance to coalition members.

Stacey has worked with FNWA since 2015. Prior to that she has had extensive experience working with individuals to find community resources and housing opportunities.  Stacey brings a wealth of experience in working with victims of domestic violence, and sexual violence. She is looking forward to many more years with FNWA. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Tania Barnhart is from the Colville and Umatilla Tribes in WA and OR and has a background in law enforcement and corrections. Tania became an addictions counselor over 25 years ago, working at both In and Outpatient Native programs, and along the way, spent many years volunteering in domestic violence prevention. Tania moved to North Dakota 12 years ago and led Trenton’s Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Victims Services program from 2017-2020, and currently is the Outreach & Education Specialist as well as leads FNWA's Circles of Protection, Indigenous Trafficking Prevention Task Force. Tania has six children and five grandchildren and is passionate about preventing violence, promoting healing, and protecting the rights of all to live in safety.

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