About Our Team
Hello! My name is Adela and I am fourteen years old. I have been NIYO's president since early 2020. I work in urban farming and am passionate about herbalism (working with medicinal plants) and sustainable agricultural practices. A fun fact about me is I have been a diver for five years and I love to cook. I have also been homeschooled my entire life.
Vice President:
Maya Diaz-Villalta
Vice President:
Maya Diaz-Villalta
Pialli, my name is Maya. I am nineteen, and I aspire to cultivate growth on mother earth. I am the founder of NIYO. My mission is to connect people of color, specifically Indigenous youth to their roots and rich culture, and encourage higher education. I hope to serve Indigenous, migrant, and queer communities.
I have been an Indigenous Aztec Dancer for 15 years and am involved in various Native communities. I am a senior at Saint Mary's College of California pursuing my degree in Anthropology and Dance: Choreography & Performance. I am president of SMC's first ever Native and Indigenous Student organization. I am on the board for collegiate seminar and our Indigenous People's Action Committee to work on decolonizing SMC's curriculum.
I have been an Indigenous Aztec Dancer for 15 years and am involved in various Native communities. I am a senior at Saint Mary's College of California pursuing my degree in Anthropology and Dance: Choreography & Performance. I am president of SMC's first ever Native and Indigenous Student organization. I am on the board for collegiate seminar and our Indigenous People's Action Committee to work on decolonizing SMC's curriculum.
My name is Lulu Tonantzin and I am ten years old. I am a multi-media artist and participate in CompArte, an effort blending Zapatista principles and art. I enjoy cooking and baking. I am a youth activist focusing on animal preservation and human rights. I spend my free time with my two cats, talking to friends and planning fun activities. I am experienced with Canva, design and robotics. I am an Aztec and Hula dancer. I am happy to be doing this work with Naturalmente Indigena.