Honor.

Empower.

Hope.

〰️

Honor. Empower. Hope. 〰️

Programs/Services

Missing Persons & Human Trafficking Recovery Team

In partnership with law enforcement service providers, and community leaders, this team works to coordinate recovery efforts, provide crisis response, and connect survivors and families with critical resources.

Advocacy & Civil Legal Services

We Provide advocacy and access to civil legal services, helping survivors and families navigate complex systems, assert their rights, and achieve safety and stability.

A digital illustration of children dressed in red traditional clothing, sitting in a circle, holding hands, and engaged in a cultural or dance activity, with a decorative red and white patterned border.

Youth Empowerment Services

‍ Through mentorship, sports activities, and leadership development, youth are provided positive outlets and guided toward building confidence, resilience, and healthy life skills..

Men’s Empowerment Services

‍Mentorship and culturally grounded activities are offered to men, encouraging healing, positive identity, and constructive roles within families and communities.

A red handprint filled with tribal patterns and designs on a black background.

News & Events

Upcoming events

How can you help?

Every person has the power to make a difference. By supporting Omauw Resource Center, you help provide advocacy, resources, and hope to survivors of violence, families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), individuals recovering from human trafficking, and communities seeking healing and prevention services.

There are many ways to get involved:

Donate to support advocacy services, search and recovery efforts, emergency assistance, and community programs.
Volunteer your time, skills, or expertise to assist with events, outreach, and program activities.
Partner with Us through sponsorships, collaborative projects, training opportunities, or resource sharing.
Raise Awareness by sharing information about MMIP, human trafficking, violence prevention, and community healing initiatives.
Support Youth and Men’s Programs that promote wellness, leadership, cultural connection, and healthy lifestyles through mentorship and sports-based activities.
Advocate for Change by helping strengthen systems, policies, and community responses that improve safety and justice for Indigenous people and all communities.

Donate Once/Donate Monthly

Board of Directors

Professional portrait of a man in a suit and tie wearing glasses, smiling against a plain background.

Verrin Kewenvoyouma

Mr. Kewenvoyouma is an attorney dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and affordable legal services to Tribes, tribal entities, and Indian entrepreneurs. His practice focuses on business and economic development, finance, gaming, water rights, government relations, and general counsel services. Prior to practicing law, he worked with KPMG LLP in state and local government consulting and with Chase Bank in market development and commercial lending. Mr. Kewenvoyouma holds an MBA from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business, a JD from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, and a Certificate in Indian Law. He serves on multiple boards supporting tribal development, education, and youth opportunities and is licensed in Arizona and various tribal jurisdictions.

President

A smiling man wearing glasses, a blue blazer, a patterned shirt, and a flat cap, standing outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

Sampson Taylor

Sampson Taylor (Hopi Tribe) is from the Paaqapwungwa (Reed Clan) of the village of Kykotsmovi and currently resides in Phoenix, where he works to support and house individuals experiencing homelessness. He is active in long-term recovery from alcohol and substance use and is a former mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona. Sam is a dedicated advocate against violence toward Native women and a Hopi runner, using running as a pathway to sobriety and wellness. He has completed multiple half marathons and ultra-marathons, including races on Hopi land and in Antelope Canyon. Sam is the great-nephew of Hopi Olympian Louis Tewanima and former president of the Louis Tewanima Footrace Association, preserving his legacy through community-led wellness events.

Vice President

More Members

Portrait of a smiling man with glasses, wearing a black blazer, a white shirt, and traditional jewelry, against a neutral background.

Deputy Director / Member

Craig Sandoval

A healthcare leader from the Navajo Nation (Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico), he has dedicated over 13 years to improving health outcomes in tribal communities. He brings 10 years of executive leadership experience across Indian Health Service, Tribal 638 and Section 17 clinics, and global health initiatives in Guatemala and Peru. His work is grounded in Indigenous wellness philosophies, including the Navajo Wellness Model Sha Bik’ehgo Hozhoogo As’ah Oodaal, and informed by Navajo, Hopi, Kewa, and Mayan traditions. He offers expert-level leadership in behavioral health, clinical operations, and program development, with a strong commitment to culturally responsive and community-centered care.