National Native Children's Trauma Center

director

As a dedicated leader in trauma-informed care, Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door, Phd, LCPC (enrolled member of the Fort Peck Dakota and Nakoda Tribes and descendant of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe) has spent over a decade advancing the healing and resilience of Native children, families, and communities. With a robust background as the Director of the National Native Children’s Trauma Center (NNCTC) at the University of Montana, she has consistently driven initiatives aimed at trauma-focused healing for Native populations. She has contributed to the successful management of multimillion-dollar projects funded by federal agencies. Through initiatives such as the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative and the Training and Technical Assistance to expand Children’s Advocacy Centers serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities, she has led efforts that expand quality services and promote healing in Indigenous communities across the country. She actively contributes to academia through teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses. She remains steadfast in her mission to expand access to quality services, promote trauma-informed policies, and empower individuals to heal from the effects of trauma.

associate director

Prior to joining the NNCTC in 2015, Mark Lane, MFA worked as an educator and as a freelance writer focusing on educational and social issues. The lead author on successful grant proposals totaling more than $15 million, he develops NNCTC programming and budget priorities, assists with administrative oversight of all center activities, and provides training and technical assistance in trauma-informed systems and mental health awareness. He has led the development of numerous center curricula, products, and resources, and he has conducted a range of qualitative research and organizational assessment initiatives.

training and technical assistance manager

Deanna Chancellor, MPA (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) brings over 20 years of experience in child advocacy, program development, and building collaborative partnerships. She joined the Native Child Advocacy Resource Center in 2023, where she provides national training and technical assistance to strengthen Tribal Child Advocacy Centers and support Native Nations in developing culturally responsive services for children and families.

A proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Deanna resides on her Tribal reservation and is committed to culturally grounded, community-driven approaches.

Tribal Resource Manager

Sina Ikikcu Win (Takes the Robe Woman), Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs, MS, PhD Candidate is an enrolled citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and has Crow ancestry. She counts among her many blessings her cherished life companion, beloved family, and many precious relatives. With over thirty years of experience in the helping field, Ethleen currently provides training and technical assistance locally in her community on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and nationally in the areas of youth, family, and community development; mental health; substance abuse; education; suicide prevention; juvenile justice; and cultural development. She serves on the Rosalyn Carter Mental Health Task Force, the Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society Board of Directors, and the Anpo Wicahpi Owayawa (Morning Star School) Pine Ridge Girls School. She also volunteers her time directing Healing Camps for children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma or have been exposed to trauma. Ethleen resides in Porcupine, SD.

product development manager

Jennifer Calder, MA Ed. (Bad River Ojibwe) is passionate about the use of narrative, research and community knowledge in order to improve systems for learning and growth for individuals, teams and organizations. Previously, she worked with children in a residential treatment setting and as a 4th grade teacher. After her work in direct services with children, she shifted her focus to adult learning, leading training and workshops for prek-12 professionals, and facilitating statewide family engagement planning for the Montana OPI. In her previous work for the NNCTC she supported schools in tribal communities in developing culturally-grounded trauma-informed systems of care. She returns to the NNCTC as Product Development Manager after finishing graduate work in education focused on building capacity for change. 

training and technical assistance specialist

Andrea French, MSW (Nakoda/Dakota/Chippewa/Cree), is a social worker with experience in child welfare and community behavioral health. She previously held the position of Project Director, where she successfully managed a System of Care grant program and coordinated initiatives in trauma-informed care. Additionally, she has worked as a State and Tribal Child Welfare Social Worker, emphasizing culturally sensitive practices and fostering collaboration with tribal communities. Currently, Andrea serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at the National Native Children's Trauma Center, where she continues to advocate for the well-being of Native children and families through comprehensive training and support initiatives.

Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Bethany Black, M.A. Bethany Black brings extensive experience in child advocacy, victim services, and multidisciplinary collaboration to her work with the Native Child Advocacy Resource Center (NCARC). As the former Executive Director of a Child Advocacy Center and domestic violence shelter in Oklahoma, she has a strong background in forensic interviewing, victim advocacy, and developing coordinated responses to child abuse and family violence. Bethany has worked closely with law enforcement, Tribal communities, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen services for children and families. At NCARC, she draws on this experience to provide training and technical assistance that supports the development and growth of Child Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams in Tribal communities. Bethany holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Oklahoma State University.