STANFORD AMERICAN INDIAN ORGANIZATION (SAIO)
Created in 1970, SAIO's original mission included improving the recruitment and retention of Native students, staff and faculty; the institutionalization of culturally relevant curriculum; the establishment of a community center and theme house; and the permanent removal of the Stanford Indian mascot. SAIO is the umbrella organization of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians at Stanford that addresses the social, political, educational, and cultural issues of the community.
Photo by Greg Graves
Photo by Ravi Smith, '22
Photo by Greg Graves
OFFICERS (2020-2021)
Co-Chairs: Brentley Sandlin, Zan Benitez, & Shayna Naranjo
Powwow Co-Chairs: Jade Goodwill & Marilyn Frank
Programming Chairs: Calico Ducheneaux, Jack Cooper, & Camilla Lewis
Big/Little Sib Coordinators: Javi Lopez, Ely Jay Nez, & Marilyn Frank
Financial Officer: Sophia George
Media Chairs: Calico Ducheneaux & Emily Elliott
Alumni Coordinators: Jeanette Kaleikau-Buxton & Caroline Pecos-Duarte
Arts Chairs: Jade Goodwill & Leanna Lewis
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
saio.stanford.edu