YAK TITʸU TITʸU YAK TIŁHINI
ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit Board
Yak Tityu Tityu Yak Tilhini Northern Chumash (ytt)
The Yak Tityu Tityu Yak Tilhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region has a documented presence… (learn more)
Scott Lathrop, Chief Executive Officer
Scott is a founding member of ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit. As President, a major focus has been to build relationships… (full bio here)
Steven Shane Goldman, Board President
Steven Shane Goldman was born in San Luis Obispo and is a continuous resident of the ytt homeland. He is a founding director… (full bio here)
Wendy Lucas, Vice President
A retired physical therapist, Wendy obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Cal State University Long Beach in Physical… (full bio here)
Kelsey Shaffer, Secretary
Kelsey Shaffer, a member of the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini (the people of tiłhini) Northern Chumash Tribe, located on the… (full bio here)
Alturo Cabada, Treasurer
Alturo was born in the Central Valley of California and has one son, Colby Cabada. He is a Service Manager and Corporate… (full bio here)
Susana Mata, Director
Dr. Susana C. Mata is a retired Professor at California State University, Fresno. She earned her BS degree in Early Childhood… (full bio here)
Sean Morris, Director
Sean Morris is a member of the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini (the people of tiłhini) Northern Chumash Tribe, located on the Central… (full bio here)
YAK TITʸU TITʸU YAK TIŁHINI
ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit
The ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit is a 501(c)(3) state and federal recognized organization that serves as the legal entity for yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe. Established in 2010, the Board of Directors works to support, promote, and advocate for yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe.
We are committed to building positive working relationships with both private and public entities locally, statewide, and nationally, elevating the public’s awareness of the people who first lived in the San Luis Obispo County region known as tiłhini to the ytt Northern Chumash people.
Our Mission
In unison with the Tribal Council, the ytt Northern Chumash Nonprofit supports the preservation of our traditional lifeways; protection of our natural environment; regaining ancestral homelands; and the creation of economic opportunities to improve the quality of life for yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash people.
Our Vision
We acknowledge that many Peoples now live in yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash homelands. A place where people can learn about each other’s cultures, and how we all are connected to the Northern Chumash ancestral homelands.
Our Work
We employ a wide-ranging approach to promote public awareness of yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash for the benefit of all generations by:
Advocating Cultural Education, Tribal Events, Language Development
Promoting Site Restoration, Land Stewardship, Volunteering
Supporting Tribal Land Acquisition, Tribal Economic Development
Through partnerships with private, nonprofit, local, state, and federal entities, we are committed to building positive relationships and understanding of the ytt Northern Chumash people and vision for the region.