Community Volunteer Advisory Board
The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) supports the Community Volunteer Advisory Board (Board). The Community Volunteer Advisory Board identifies and advises OMMIR on areas of concern regarding missing or murdered indigenous relatives and issues related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives.
Meetings are expected to be quarterly with the option to attend virtually. If travel is required for any meeting, members will be reimbursed for travel expenses.
Resource: SB22-150 Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Meetings
All meetings of the Community Volunteer Advisory Board are held virtually.
To attend a meeting virtually, register in advance to have the meeting information and material emailed to you.
If you need more information, copies of agenda, or copies of minutes from meetings not listed here, please contact Director Arron Julian or Adrienne Perkins at the Office of the Liaison of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.
Upcoming Virtual Meetings:
Register in advance for virtual meetings
Friday, November 17, 2023: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, February 9, 2024: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 2024: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Prior Meetings
- August 2023
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Video Recording: Community Volunteer Advisory Board - August Meeting on YouTube (1 hr 47 min)
Transcript: Community Volunteer Advisory Board - August Meeting (PDF)
Meeting Materials:
- June 2023
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Video Recording: Community Volunteer Advisory Board - June Meeting on YouTube (1 hr 43 min)
Transcript: Community Volunteer Advisory Board - June Meeting (PDF)
Meeting Materials:
Community Volunteer Advisory Board Members
Colorado’s Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives is comprised of 21 appointed members under Colorado Senate Bill 22-150. The legislation defines the representatives needed for the Community Volunteer Advisory Board.
The Board is scheduled to meet quarterly to identify and advise the Office on areas of concern regarding missing or murdered indigenous relatives and issues relating to support groups, or other supportive efforts related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives.
The information, names and titles shown above are based on the original applications from each board member.
If you would like to contact any of the board members please feel free to email Director Arron Julian or Adrienne Perkins to have your request forwarded to the board member.
Members include persons to represent the following interests:
Community Volunteer Advisory Board Members
Indigenous-Led Organizations
Providing Advocacy Or Counseling For Indigenous Victims Of Violence
Roselyn Small
Providing Legal Services For Indigenous Victims Of Violence
Meskee Tsotaddle-Yatsayte
Providing Health Services To Indigenous Victims Of Violence
Carla Respects Nothing
Community-Based Organizations
Providing Services To An Urban Indigenous Community
Rick Waters
Providing Services To A Rural Indigenous Community
Nancy Rae Medina
Victim Advocate Organization Serving Colorado's Indigenous Population
Christinia Eala
Tribal Members
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Open seat - Appointed by Ute Mountain Tribal Council
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Vanessa Torres
Appointed by Southern Ute Tribal Council
The Ute Indian Tribe Of The Uintah And Ouray Reservation
Koralene Tapoof
Appointed by Northern Ute Tribal Council
Family Members
Lydia Lerma
Debra Jones
Rowena Thompson Reed
Enrolled Tribal Members
These Community Volunteer Advisory Board members are enrolled members of Tribes with historical ties to Colorado as identified on the Colorado Tribal Contacts List developed by History Colorado in partnership with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs.
Cheyenne Arapaho
LaRenda Morgan
Chippewa Cree
Amy Barcenas
Pawnee Nation
Raven Morgan
Ute Indian
Ronee K Wopsock Pawwinnee
National and State Organizations
A National Organization That Provides Education And Awareness Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Natalie Bullion
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Chris Mimmack
This Community Volunteer Advisory Board member represents peace officers who work or reside on a federally recognized Indian Tribe's Reservation in Colorado.
The Colorado State Patrol
Brett Williams
This Community Volunteer Advisory Board member serves with the approval of the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol.
The Colorado Bureau Of Investigation
Kirby Lewis
This Community Volunteer Advisory Board member serves with the approval of the Director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
The Colorado Commission Of Indian Affairs
Jenifer Lewis
This Community Volunteer Advisory Board member serves with the approval of the Director of the Colorado Commission Of Indian Affairs.
The State Department Of Human Services
Phillip Gover
This Community Volunteer Advisory Board member serves with the approval of the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services.
The Attorney General's Office
Daniel Steuer
This Community Volunteer Advisory Board member serves with the approval of the Attorney General
Contact Us
Arron Julian, Director
Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ)
700 Kipling Street,
Lakewood, CO 80215
Work Cell: (720) 607-0172
E-mail: arron.julian@state.co.us
DA'ANZHO (Hello, Jicarilla Apache)
Arron Julian, Director of the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives within the Division of Criminal Justice, is a member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and former police chief for two tribal nations in California, including serving as the Chief of Police for the Bishop Paiute Tribe. He was the Sexual Assault Response Team Coordinator for the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation, where he helped develop policies and procedures for evidence collection and enhancing service delivery to reduce the impact on sexual assault victims when they presented at the hospital.