Lavonne Roach

Housing Program Coordinator

Lavonne (Cheyenne River Sioux) is a tireless advocate for housing security whose work centers on creating a self-sustaining housing cooperative for Native relatives. She is also looking into the potential for a permanent supportive housing program founded on Oceti Sakowin traditional values and cultural healing. 

Gloria Eastman

Sicangu (Rosebud Sioux) and Mni Luzahan resident since 1994, Gloria joined the COUP Council Board in 2018. She has been active in community organizing around tenants rights, eviction, and homelessness. Gloria currently provides significant support to COUP Women's Talking Circles and works extensively with West River Tenants United.