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Megan Palmer is a licensed addiction counselor (LAC) in South Dakota, with over thirteen years of experience. As the CEO of Angel Oak Consulting, Megan provides alcohol and drug screening and diagnostic assessments, treatment placement, clinical supervision, training, and technical assistance.
After graduating from Oglala Lakota College w
Megan Palmer is a licensed addiction counselor (LAC) in South Dakota, with over thirteen years of experience. As the CEO of Angel Oak Consulting, Megan provides alcohol and drug screening and diagnostic assessments, treatment placement, clinical supervision, training, and technical assistance.
After graduating from Oglala Lakota College with an associate degree in human services, Megan kickstarted her counseling career as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainee with Southern Hills Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center. There she developed proficiencies in administering alcohol and drug assessments, as well as facilitation of Intensive Outpatient Treatment groups. Following, as an LAC Megan joined the Division of Social Services of South Dakota's Department of Correctional Behavioral Health to provide counseling services to clients within a maximum-security prison.
In 2017, as head of Social Services and Activities for a 12-bed hospital and 44-bed nursing home Megan oversaw the social services department’s accordance with current federal/state/local standards, guidelines, and regulations. As a social services designee, Megan was a devoted patient advocate, assisting patients and residents with yet not limited to Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income applications, burial trusts, and individual counseling services.
Following, Megan has held prominent roles as a Treatment Coordinator for the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment and prevention program, Anpetu Luta Otipi, and as a Clinical Supervisor for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Methamphetamine Rehabilitation Program. Megan has dedicated her professional skills to working with a diversity of populations in varying behavioral health capacities and settings from State probation/parole, adult alcohol/drug/gambling treatment, 12-step program facilitation, intimate partner violence, and community and correctional delivery. Additionally, Megan is an elected board member of the Great Plains American Indian Credentialing Board.
Throughout her career, Megan has developed a well-rounded depth of experience in various behavioral health settings from clinical community-based programs to state prisons. Megan’s professional philosophy is meeting clients where they are, developing honest and open communication, and the strong use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her counseling.
I am licensed in Arizona and Nevada with over 14 years in the social work field and 6 years of psychoeducation experience. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTIA+-related issues, trauma, and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
"Without having the Triangle of Self-balance of the Mind, Body a
I am licensed in Arizona and Nevada with over 14 years in the social work field and 6 years of psychoeducation experience. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTIA+-related issues, trauma, and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
"Without having the Triangle of Self-balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit, one has not truly aligned oneself.”-Ebony Brushbreaker, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Ebony Brushbreaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s in social work. Prior to working in Social Services, Dr. Ebony served in the United States Army for eight years and received an Honorable Discharge as a Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in the 1st of the 159th Aviation Brigade. After obtaining her master’s in social work (Summa Cum Laude), she began her journey in the Medical Social Work field. For over 12 years, she worked with geriatric clients and adults with complex medical conditions in various settings including Long Term Care, Hospice, and Home Health. She recently obtained a PhD in Health Administration and Health Care Leadership with honors (Summa Cum Laude) and is committed to increasing access to medically necessary services. In addition to clinical work, she served as a Regional Director of Social Services in the Long-Term Care discipline.
An enrolled member of the Sicangu (Rosebud) Lakota Sioux Tribe and Oglala Sioux Tribe Lineage on her Maternal Grandmother’s side, Dr. Ebony is a strong advocate for mental health services in the Native American/Indigenous population. Her culture, upbringing, and lived experiences have informed her clinical work, where she believes in cultivating the Being of a person from not only the physical side, following the medical model of treatment, but with an awareness of the inner Spirit. She believes in her traditional ways and her culturally informed treatment is wholistic, empowering, and sensitive to the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) experience. Her approach to mental health and well-being is eclectic and incorporates elements from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive arts, structural, and solution-focused therapy.
Dr. Ebony works with individuals (age 13+) and families with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, history of sexual trauma, grief, adjustment to aging, adjustment to chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.
Meet Toni Wounded Foot an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. With a bachelor’s degree in social work from Oglala Lakota College, Toni has gained years of experience in the Substance Abuse field as a counselor aid and clinical support technician.
With her unwavering dedication to providing compassionate support and guidance to thos
Meet Toni Wounded Foot an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. With a bachelor’s degree in social work from Oglala Lakota College, Toni has gained years of experience in the Substance Abuse field as a counselor aid and clinical support technician.
With her unwavering dedication to providing compassionate support and guidance to those in need of services, Toni is confident in her ability to assist individuals in achieving their goals through her assertive approach and compassion to her traditional Lakota values.
Hello, my name is Bobbi White, and my Lakota name is Ta oyate owicakiya, Helps her people. I am a proud member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; I was raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, with a minor in American Indian Studies, from South Dakota State University. I f
Hello, my name is Bobbi White, and my Lakota name is Ta oyate owicakiya, Helps her people. I am a proud member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; I was raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, with a minor in American Indian Studies, from South Dakota State University. I furthered my academic pursuits by completing a dual master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from South Dakota State University. I am actively accumulating supervised hours as part of my professional journey toward obtaining my credentials as; a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Dakota.
My name is Brooke Pond, and I am a proud member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. I grew up on the Pine Ridge Reservation in southwest South Dakota.
In 2017, I obtained a bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in American Indian Studies. With a strong interest in behavioral health, I acquire
My name is Brooke Pond, and I am a proud member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. I grew up on the Pine Ridge Reservation in southwest South Dakota.
In 2017, I obtained a bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in American Indian Studies. With a strong interest in behavioral health, I acquired a master’s in clinical mental health counseling (MC) from South Dakota State University in 2020. Following my educational pursuits I have held behavioral health roles such as an Addiction Counselor and Mental Health Counselor working with youth and their families.
Currently, my professional focus is achieving both a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials through the state of South Dakota.
James Richards is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He was born and raised on the reservation and graduated from Red Cloud Indian School. After graduation, James enlisted in the United States Army and served for 20 years. During his time in the Army, he spent 3 and a half mont
James Richards is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He was born and raised on the reservation and graduated from Red Cloud Indian School. After graduation, James enlisted in the United States Army and served for 20 years. During his time in the Army, he spent 3 and a half months in Iraq and became Airborne qualified out of FT. Bragg, during his Army career, he had the opportunity to travel the world. Upon retiring in 2009, James returned home to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
When he returned home, he began his working career as a correctional officer, working with juveniles in the detention center. James entered the addiction counseling field working as a counselor trainee servicing alcohol and drug counseling services on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation for five years. During this period, he established a rapport with his community and conducted drug and alcohol assessments. He was responsible for conducting outpatient and aftercare treatment sessions, and partaking in cultural activities with the clients.
As the Division's Recovery Support Coach, Ashley facilitates peer group facilitation and behavioral health education and resources to clients, family members, and the public. Always with an upbeat attitude, she is an integral asset to the team assisting in client navigation for agency services.
Tamera Marshall is an accomplished professional with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. An enrolled member of the great Oglala Lakota Nation, Tamera has dedicated over 13 years to working with youth, providing them with the support and encouragement needed to overcome their challenges.
Growing up, Tamera faced significant p
Tamera Marshall is an accomplished professional with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. An enrolled member of the great Oglala Lakota Nation, Tamera has dedicated over 13 years to working with youth, providing them with the support and encouragement needed to overcome their challenges.
Growing up, Tamera faced significant personal struggles, including issues with alcoholism, drugs, dropping out of school, truancy, and encounters with law enforcement. These experiences have profoundly shaped her commitment to youth work, allowing her to connect deeply with those who face similar obstacles.
Currently, Tamera is in her third year of coordinating the first-ever Tribal-State Youth Diversion Program with the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe and Bennett County. The program aims to prevent youth from re-offending and to connect them to protective factors. Serving as an alternative to court involvement for youth offenders ages 10-17, the Youth Diversion Program is designed to help them understand the consequences of their actions and hold them accountable for their crimes.
Tamera's interests are diverse and enriching, including archery, sewing and quilting, volleyball, and biking. Beyond her professional and personal pursuits, Tamera takes immense pride in her family, counting her two amazing children and grandchildren among her greatest achievements.
Through her work and personal experiences, Tamera Marshall embodies resilience and dedication, serving as a powerful role model and mentor for the youth she works with.
For the past 20 years, Favian Kennedy has worked alongside a cadre of other public health professionals to develop research capacity and increase public health and behavioral health infrastructure within tribal communities in the Northern Plains. Mr. Kennedy has led projects that aimed to: 1. Monitor key health indicators through health s
For the past 20 years, Favian Kennedy has worked alongside a cadre of other public health professionals to develop research capacity and increase public health and behavioral health infrastructure within tribal communities in the Northern Plains. Mr. Kennedy has led projects that aimed to: 1. Monitor key health indicators through health surveillance and secondary analysis of population-based data; 2. Improve the reliability and efficacy of public health and behavioral health interventions through the promotion of evidence-based practices; 3. Use evaluation data to inform continuous quality improvement; and 4. Promote the implementation of public health policies demonstrated to increase health status.
Mr. Kennedy’s primary research interests include sociocultural dimensions of health; elucidating population health and risk factors; consequences of social stratification, and population-based health surveillance. Mr. Kennedy has served as the principal investigator and provided technical support for a number of surveillance studies including the American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey (AI-ATS), Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), and Community Health and Wellbeing Survey (CHWS).
Diane M. Zephier, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She attended Holy Rosary Mission boarding school and graduated with honors.
Diane received a B.A. and M.A. from the University of South Dakota and
a Juris Doctorate, J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, School of
Law, Madison, WI.
She assisted wi
Diane M. Zephier, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She attended Holy Rosary Mission boarding school and graduated with honors.
Diane received a B.A. and M.A. from the University of South Dakota and
a Juris Doctorate, J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, School of
Law, Madison, WI.
She assisted with the establishment and development of the charter for
the Oglala Lakota Division of Behavioral Health.
Alicia LaLoggia is a public health professional with experience implementing and managing public health interventions in diverse communities. As a proven team collaborator with leadership experience focused on rapport and team building, she thrives in demanding environments built on collaboration and open communication.
Alicia graduated w
Alicia LaLoggia is a public health professional with experience implementing and managing public health interventions in diverse communities. As a proven team collaborator with leadership experience focused on rapport and team building, she thrives in demanding environments built on collaboration and open communication.
Alicia graduated with a major in public health sciences and a minor in gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and holds a national Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification. Following earning her degree, as a Project Coordinator with the Gaston County Environmental Health Department, she worked to strengthen and improve the performance of the private drinking water program through research, evaluation, and educational outreach.
Subsequently, Alicia joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Public Health Advisor. For several years, as a Public Health Advisor with the Oglala Sioux Tribe's comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention program, she assisted with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategies aimed at reducing alcohol and substance use on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Continuing her career with the CDC, she went on to gain skills in emergency response data analysis and federal financial stewardship.
Presently, Alicia works within the Oglala Lakota Division of Behavioral Health as a Public Health Advisor to assist with the development of Agency policy and protocol for behavioral health practice, public health communication, program evaluation, training and technical assistance, and financial resource cultivation. As a committed individual passionate about public health Alicia is committed to serving vulnerable populations, building community capacity, and improving health equity.
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