Pollinating Seeds of H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E.
Humility. Opportunity. Preservation. Education.
- Humility – Tribal Communities welcome and respect all providers that come into their homelands. Tribal Communities value honesty. Honest and genuine program approaches.
- Opportunity- With opportunities to work with tribes. Opportunity should be valuing input, sharing and respecting each self-governance that exists in tribal community.
- Preservation- Tribal communities have traditional knowledge and practices that provides protective factors. Respect what exists that is community driven.
- Education- guide and educated tribal communities through community involvement, planning, training, evaluation and evidence-based approaches.
-Tyson Coriz & Theresa Ortiz
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HOPE
Tribal members plant seeds of knowledge for cultural preservation. Creations of life, from past seeds, value holistic wellness to provide Growth, Light, Land, Water and Pollination.
With the H.O.P.E we bear fruit enriched with culture, tradition, wisdom, education and seeds for our people’s future. We are the pollinators who provide the growth and life for seeds of tomorrow.
4-Part Training Series:
- "Grounding Ourselves in Best Practices When Working with Tribal Communities"
- Integrating best practices when providing behavioral health services in tribal communities.
- Coalition building, asset, resource mapping and evaluation in tribal communities.
- Continuum of care, sustainability and longevity of programming in tribal communities.
Our Presenters
Tyson Coriz
Tyson Coriz is an accomplished Program Coordinator/Project Leader offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed for success while addressing the needs of our communities. Mr. Coriz is culturally competent with team building and leadership skills and successful experiences in building lasting relationships within and a
Tyson Coriz is an accomplished Program Coordinator/Project Leader offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed for success while addressing the needs of our communities. Mr. Coriz is culturally competent with team building and leadership skills and successful experiences in building lasting relationships within and among tribal communities. He has experience in project development, implementation, leadership and oversight. From his first internship at Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, he has been acquiring experience and knowledge in the provision of prevention programs. Mr. Coriz' ability to inspire others to work together as an effective team is an asset. He has experience in establishing effective partnerships with positive outcomes reaching planned goals.
THeresa Ortiz
Theresa Ortiz, MSW, LCSW, is a member of the Pueblo of Isleta and the proud mother of three adult children. Ms. Ortiz currently serves as a mental health therapist and acting clinical supervisor with the Kewa Family Wellness Center in the Pueblo of Santo Domingo. She has had the opportunity to work in various tribal communities providing
Theresa Ortiz, MSW, LCSW, is a member of the Pueblo of Isleta and the proud mother of three adult children. Ms. Ortiz currently serves as a mental health therapist and acting clinical supervisor with the Kewa Family Wellness Center in the Pueblo of Santo Domingo. She has had the opportunity to work in various tribal communities providing services for social services programs as well as behavioral health.
Ms. Ortiz believes that balance of mind, body, and spirit is vital to a positive outlook which in turn can create a healthy life. This is what she emphasizes while working in Native communities. She is honored to be able to provide the support needed to improve the health and well-being of Pueblo people.