Executive Director
Paul Lumley
Executive Director
503.288.8177 - Dial 0 to be connected, or contact the Executive Assistant at ext 286
Paul Lumley
Executive Director
Paul Lumley is the Executive Director for the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) and is a citizen of the Yakama Nation. He came to NAYA in 2016 after being the Executive Director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) since 2009. Mr. Lumley served as Executive Director of the National American Indian Housing Council in Washington DC from 2007 to 2009. While also in DC, Paul Lumley served as the Senior Tribal Liaison for the U.S. Department of Defense from 2004-2007. From 1987 to 2004, Mr. Lumley served under several capacities at CRITFC.
Mr. Lumley has a wide-ranging background on issues that directly impact American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Mr. Lumley has worked directly with tribal governments, tribal consortia, virtually all federal agencies impacting Indian country, and Native American national and regional organizations throughout his professional career. Experience areas include tribal treaty rights, environmental protection and restoration, housing, defense, education and social services. Mr. Lumley has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University in 1986. His full legal name is Babtist Paul Lumley III.
Department Directors
Administrative Staff
Kaelyn Rushforth
Executive Assistant/Community Reception Manager
503.288.8177 ext 286
KaelynR@nayapdx.orgMany Nations Academy
Lisa Otero
Many Nations Academy Principal
503.288.8177 ext. 258
lisao@nayapdx.org
Family Services
Tawna Sanchez
Director of Family Services
503.288.8177 ext. 209
tawnas@nayapdx.org
Julia Dressler
Pathways to Adulthood ILP Program Coordinator
(503) 288-8177 ext. 261
JuliaD@nayapdx.org