Board of Directors

Damien Kardaras

Treasurer

Damien was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1977. He went to several grade schools, including a CPS gifted education program...

Noelle Garcia

Klamath, Modoc, and Paiute
Secretary

Noelle Garcia currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Art at National Louis University within the undergraduate college. Noelle specializes...

Dr. Nataka Moore

African-American
Director, Past President

Dr. Nataka Moore is of African-American heritage. Dr. Moore is on faulty at Adler University in the Department of Psychology....

Jessica Pamonicutt

Menominee
President

Bio coming soon!...

Sarina DiMaso

Chiricahua Apache
Director

Sarina Thate Othunwahe (Windy City) DiMaso is a Recovery Relapse Peer Support Prevention Counselor at AIHSC. Sarina is a 52-year-old...

Mark Ford

Chiricahua Apache
Director

Mark is originally from Alamosa, Colorado and is Chiricahua Apache with a Jicarilla Apache and Pueblo descent. Mark was a...

Our Committment

The American Indian Center is fiercely committed to uplifting Chicago’s Native community by creating spaces where our culture thrives, our voices lead, and our future is built on the strength of our people.

We stand in solidarity with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized groups, working together to fight for justice, equality, and empowerment.

Through collaboration, advocacy, and cultural education, we are dedicated to building a future where all communities are seen, heard, and thrive together.

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