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Our Leadership Circle

Meet the Governing Board

The Governing Board consists of seven members, with representation from two Taíno Tribes, one Lokono clan, as well as representatives from spiritual and cultural socities. 

LIAISON OFFICERS AND SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES

In Association with the Office of the President

Liaison officers and Special Representatives engage in local area out reach and are tasked with a specific thematic focus. These positions are special appointments by the acting UCTP President. 

Tai Pelli

NITAÍNO TAI ANA YUISA PELLICIER

International Relations and Human Rights Officer

Nova Saigo

NITAÍNO NOVA KAOBANÁ SAIGO

Liaison Officer, Ohio

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NITAÍNO DR. CLAUDIA TEKINA'RU FOX TREE

Liaison Officer, Massachusetts

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NITAÍNO PATRICIA CHALI'NARU DONES

Liaison Officer, Massachusetts

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STÉFÄ GALIZIA

Liaison Officer, Guadeloupe, West Indies

Bajacu Brito

MARTA BAJACU BRITO

Liaison Officer, Wisconsin

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Dr. Lizette Rivera

Liaison Officer, Illinois

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KASIKE MAEKIAPHAN PHILLIPS

Liaison Officer, St. Thomas, USVI

Deanna Rivera

DEANNA SAROBEI RIVERA

Legal Advisor; Special Representative, CA

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BEHIKE MIGUEL SOBAOKO KOROMO SAGUE

Ambassador to Cuba

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DR. ERICA MERCADO - MOORE

Liaison Officer, South Dakota

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Arlene Bonet Camacho

Special Representative,

Boríken (Puerto Rico)

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Robert Rosa

Liaison Officer, Florida

AFFILIATES

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IUKAIEKE GUAINÍA, BORIKÉN 

Guainía Taíno Tribe

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