NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Daniel Lucero, (505) 243-9199 or [email protected] 

CSVANW Appoints New Interim Executive Director 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – April 2, 2019 – The Board of Directors of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) has appointed Daniel Lucero as interim director.

Lucero, comes to the organization with over 15 years of management, business and leadership experience, in addition to his time as former CSVANW Board Treasurer. He replaces Deleana OtherBull, who had served as Coalition executive director since 2014. 

“We thank Ms. OtherBull for her diligence and commitment to providing support to tribes and tribal organizations working in anti-domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Through her vision and passion, the Coalition is a much stronger organization that provides greater, much-needed support services to our communities since CSVANW’s inception 23 years ago,” said Charlene Tsoodle-Marcus, CSVANW Board Chairwoman. 

The Coalition’s operational budget has surpassed  $1 million through a diversification of funding, including federal, state, private grants, and individual donations. Staffing also increased from three to a dozen employees including contractors specializing in sexual assault, youth coordination, sex trafficking, training and victim advocate services. 

“I look forward to working with and continuing growing our relationships with our members, community members and tribes,” said Lucero, who has served on the CSVANW board since 2015. Mr. Lucero will continue to implement the vision of the Board, Coalition, and Community as well as fostering ties with our funding partners.

The Coalition is an Albuquerque-based nonprofit that works to deliver technical assistance, policy advocacy and training to tribes and tribal organizations in the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault. CSVANW members include both Native and non-Native American organizations working with tribal members in New Mexico, Northern Arizona, Southern Colorado, Southwest Texas and Southern Utah.

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