SUMI NUNGWA
Our Mission
Provide food, clothing, medical supplies, and firewood to Navajo & Hopi elders seeking to maintain their traditional lifestyle on their reservations
Build bridges between cultures
Encourage Hopi & Navajo artists to continue to produce their unique, traditional arts & crafts
Our Passionate People
Robert Marzec
Robert handles the jobs of Controller, Writer, Editor, and keeping Cheryl out of trouble, etc. believe me, that last one is a big job!
He's committed to the elders, managing funds, and ensuring we never miss a food run.
Cheryl Marzec
Guess I'm the one who started this thing. Maybe that's why Robert made me president.
I saw a need and packed some bags with things I knew the elders needed and with Winnie Henry's help started delivering them. Boy were they surprised when we showed up at their doors. That was the beginning.
Michelle
Greenleaf
Michelle is Cheryl and Robert's “Bonus” daughter! She joined Sumi Nungwa as a volunteer in 2015, and assists with all aspects of the organization with a focus on helping us grow our exposure and outreach.
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She is passionate about learning the culture and traditions of the Navajo and Hopi people and helping to preserve the Elderly’s traditional way of life. She also occasionally assists Robert with keeping the boss lady out of trouble!
Dee Setalla
Dee is key to serving our Hopi elders. The Setalla Ranch, where he lives above Keams Canyon in Northern Arizona, is our staging area for food runs and a beautiful place to hold elder events.
He is a traditional Hopi potter and respected by the elders. Without that mutual respect, the elders would not welcome us into their homes and hearts.
Darren Tucker
Bio coming soon!
Bryan Scott
Bio coming soon!
