ICFPP STAFF
Liz Elgin DeRouen
Executive Director
Indian Child Welfare Act Advocate
Expert Witness
Liz has worked with ICFPP for the past 30 years as an ICWA Advocate and is also an qualified expert witness. She serves on the Children's Justice Act Task Force, a Tribal Advisory Committee Member at CDSS OTA, and the Restorative Resources Board of Directors. Liz is a lineal descendant of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of Stewarts Point Rancheria, Manchester/Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians and Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians.
Angie Arroyo
Indian Child Welfare Act Advocate
Expert Witness
Angie has worked with Indian Child Welfare for over twenty years, including being an Expert Witness. She has sat on Tribal Council for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake. Angie serves as the Deputy Director for ICFPP's Ukiah Office.
Hailey F.
Indian Child Welfare Act Advocate
Fingerprint Roller
Hailey has previously worked with the program implementing grants and creating the website. She has a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in equity and social justice as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Psychology and Native American Studies. In addition to a life long passion for educational equity, Hailey loves her dog, Sir.
Ernie C.
Chief Financial Officer
Ernie Ceja joins ICFPP with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management from Sonoma State. He previously worked at Sonoma County Indian Health Project. He is currently working on attaining his CPA license.
Lenny A.
Executive Assistant - Santa Rosa
Lenny is a tribal member of the Manchester- Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians and grew up on her reservation up on the coast. She spent her adult years working in Tribal Gaming Casinos around the area. Lenny graduated from Empire School of Business and now raises her two beautiful children. Most of all she has a HUGE heart for children and our native communities.
Sandra A.
Administrative Assistant - Ukiah
Sandra is a tribal member of Dry Creek Rancheria, Band of Pomo Indian. She has a degree in science and early education. She’s been a teacher for 10 years and worked in business/accounting for 5years. She has a passion for helping families in the community and volunteers with Woman and Children groups. Outside of work she homeschools her three children, runs a crafting business, and loves hiking or playing disc golf.
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Aiyana R.
Administrative Assistant - Ukiah
Aiyana is a young Native American woman who takes pride in the cultural practices and traditional ways passed down by her great grandmother. She has lived her entire life along the coast of Point Arena and grew up on the Manchester Point Arena Reservation. For the past four years, she has dedicated herself to giving back to her community, serving youth both in schools and beyond. Her path is guided by a commitment to supporting teens and adults in her community and inspiring the younger generation to recognize that help is available and that they each have a purpose.