Steve Wilson, Chairperson, is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Mr. Wilson has worked with the elderly nutrition program for the Muscogee Nation since the 1980’s. Mr. Wilson serves on a variety of national and local boards to insure that the concerns of Elders are being heard. He has been actively involved with creating policy and raising awareness of issues that affect Elders. Mr. Wilson was recently acknowledged for his tireless efforts working on behalf of the Oklahoma Elder Programs by being awarded the Betsy D. Smith award. The NSAIE is honored to have Steve Wilson as Chairman of its Board.

Delia Carlyle, First Vice-Chairperson, is a member and the Chairperson of the Ak Chin Indian Community in Arizona. She has served in this capacity, as well as on the tribal council and in a variety of positions serving the elderly for the past 20 years. She was one of the founding directors of the Title VI Grants to Native Americans in Arizona and has advocated tirelessly on the behalf of the Elders of her small tribe.

Oneida Winship, Secretary/Treasurer is a member of the Choctaw Nation and has worked with the Nation since 1978 and with the AoA grants for the Choctaw Nation Title VI Program. She has also been a member of the Choctaw Nation Healthy Lifestyles Task Force, since 2001. Ms. Winship was instrumental in securing a place for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as one of the first 86 Title VI grantees. Currently, she coordinates services with the AoA Title VI, Title III, KEDDO AAA, for Nutrition and Outreach Services and serves on State and National Boards that benefit American Indian Elders. Recently, she has been active with the Family Caregivers Grants to Indian Tribes. Ms. Winship has served as a Sponsor Tribe for NSAIE VISTA volunteers and is an active member of the Wellness Program for the Choctaw Nation.