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Denise Escoto

Board Member

Denise Escoto is Northern Cheyenne and Native Hawaiian, hailing from the island of Kauai. With over 24 years of dedicated involvement and experience, she takes great pride in serving and supporting the needs of the Native American community. Passionate about fostering true leadership and vision, Denise strives to create meaningful change by addressing present challenges and envisioning a brighter future for the community.

Throughout her career, Denise has worked extensively with Native American Indian social service agencies, contributing two decades of service. She has also collaborated on numerous projects and initiatives within the Native community, including the Native American Diabetes Project, Walking Shield volunteer services, California Native Vote Project 2024 canvassers, and Students Run LA through United American Indian Involvement, Inc. and is currently the Family Development Service Manager for Torres Martinez Tribal TANF

Denise is deeply committed to community outreach, regularly engaging with the community at Pow Wows, Native events, and conferences to connect individuals with vital resources and support. Currently, she is a part of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission and holds an elected treasurer position on the committee as well. The purpose of this commission and her role is to increase the acquisition and application of funding resources to address the socioeconomic problems of American Indians in Los Angeles City and County without duplicating any service or activity provided by any other county officer or department. Her unwavering dedication and vision continue to impact the lives of Native families and communities positively.


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