Tribal Council
Tribal Council (Governing Board)
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Council members is the advisory body of Corning Promise. The Tribal Council members believe that community-building strategies range from participating, advocating, supporting, and maximizing synergy through partnerships. They leverage the knowledge and experience of organizational leaders to participate in decisions, providing valuable insights and guidance on solutions that address the most relevant needs and have the greatest impact.
The Band continually widens its circle of community to create opportunities that strengthen the community. The Tribe recognizes they can contribute to the prosperity of the individual, the community, and the nation, and value education as vital to progress.
The Tribe consists of elected leaders, click here to Meet the Tribal Council
Backbone Team
Dawna Holiday-Shchedrov, Project Director for Corning Promise, is a first-generation American Indian college graduate who earned a master’s degree in educational counseling and a Ph.D. in Education. Dawna believes “we” (individuals, businesses, agencies, schools, community members, etc.) share collective responsibility for helping children succeed. Through collaborative work, aligning goals, and sharing responsibility, we can create the conditions for long-term change.”
The Tribe leverages the expertise of local partners and individuals to support Corning Promise. Kate & Co. is responsible for advising, developing, and optimizing digital content, developing compelling and creative content, and assisting with communication efforts. The founder of the organization actively collaborates as a thought partner in strategy delivery. The Center for Evaluation and Research supports multiple research and evaluation activities and works closely with the partnering organizations to gather data that benefits both parties.