Our Board Members
The Native BioData Consortium requires a majority leadership of Indigenous board members comprised of leading scientists, data and policy experts. As most board members are also enrolled tribal community members, these individuals serve as strong advocates for Indigenous genomic and data sovereignty.
Guthrie Ducheneaux
(Lakota - Cheyenne River Sioux)
Provides digital infrastructure expertise and is a local tribal community member. Guthrie also brings nonprofit entrepreneurial experience and leadership.
Joseph Yracheta, MS
(Pūrepecha – Mexican Indigenous)
Masters in Pharmacogenomics from University of Washington. Currently a DrPH candidate in Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University. Joseph serves as Executive Director and laboratory manager.
Krystal Tsosie, MPH, MA
(Diné – Navajo Nation)
Master of Bioethics, Arizona State University. Master of Public Health, Vanderbilt University. Current PhD candidate in Genomics and Health Disparities. Krystal brings ethics, public health, and statistical expertise.
Timothy Watkins, MBA
(Tsalagi - Okla. Cherokee Descent)
Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. Timothy provides financial and managerial expertise.
Matthew Anderson, PhD
(Tsalagi - Eastern Cherokee Descent)
PhD in Genomics from Stanford University. Currently an Assistant Professor at Ohio State University. Matthew’s area of research includes microbiome contributors to health.
Keolu Fox, PhD
(Kanaka Maoli – Native Hawaiian)
PhD in Genomics from the University of Washington. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego. Keolu’s areas of expertise includes gene-editing technologies.
Simone Bordeaux, LPN
(Sicangu – Rosebud Sioux)
Board Advisors
In addition to our board, the Native BioData Consortium also utilizes a number of board advisors who are leading experts in biobanking, population genetics, health disparities research, and bioethics. We also utilize legal experts to assist with policy development and data protections.
Community Advisory Group
We heavily rely on a committee of local tribal members to serve as the experts to inform us about:
- what kind(s) of research questions are of interest and benefit to the community?
- what are the questions or concerns related to biomedical research within their community?
- how can we ensure our research practices are culturally-consistent and respects traditional values?