250 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Our Leadership
Hope Craig-Corlew, UAII Board Chair
Denise Escoto, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Keith Vielle, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Hope Craig, a proud Mvskoke of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, maintains a strong connection to her Tribal community and leadership. She is married and the mother of two accomplished adult children. Hope has been actively engaged in policymaking, community-building, leadership, and Tribal governance, working closely with Urban Native Communities, Organizations, and Tribal Nations.
Keith Vielle, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Denise Escoto, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Keith Vielle, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Keith Vielle is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Browning, Montana. His family relocated to Los Angeles in 1963 as part of the federal Relocation Act of the 1950s. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Vielle has remained deeply connected to his roots, returning to Browning each year to participate in ceremonies and uphold the important traditions of his Tribe.
Denise Escoto, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Denise Escoto, BGCUAII Executive Board Member
Vinecea Edwards, Sr. Director of Community Services
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
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.
Vinecea Edwards, Sr. Director of Community Services
Vinecea Edwards, Sr. Director of Community Services
Vinecea Edwards, Sr. Director of Community Services
Hesci! Vinecea Edwards, cvhocefketv. Este Mvskokvlket owis. I am a proud enrolled and voting member of the Mvskoke (Creek) People! As a third generation descendent of the BIA American Indian Urban Relocation program, which landed our ancestors in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, it has become my mission to advocate and serve Indigenous communities everywhere.
Ramon Enriquez, Director of Youth Services
Vinecea Edwards, Sr. Director of Community Services
Ramon Enriquez, Director of Youth Services
Ramon Enriquez is an enrolled member of Nambé Pueblo of New Mexico, and has worked at UAII since 2003. Mr. Enriquez grew up in Los Angeles and served 8 years in the Marine Corps after high school. Following his enlistment, he attended the University of California Los Angeles where he majored in Political Science and American Indian Studi
Ramon Enriquez is an enrolled member of Nambé Pueblo of New Mexico, and has worked at UAII since 2003. Mr. Enriquez grew up in Los Angeles and served 8 years in the Marine Corps after high school. Following his enlistment, he attended the University of California Los Angeles where he majored in Political Science and American Indian Studies. Mr. Enriquez is a community advocate for several issues, including Veteran, Youth and Education issues.
Sara Vielmas, Program Manager
Vinecea Edwards, Sr. Director of Community Services
Ramon Enriquez, Director of Youth Services
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Gabriel Ramirez, Case Manager
Gabriel Ramirez, Case Manager
Gabriel Ramirez, Case Manager
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, my parents come from rural regions of Mexico. I am an alumnus of California State University of Los Angeles, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and Chicano/a Latino/a Studies. As a member of this team, I received additional training to serve as our department’s Inclusivity Adv
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, my parents come from rural regions of Mexico. I am an alumnus of California State University of Los Angeles, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and Chicano/a Latino/a Studies. As a member of this team, I received additional training to serve as our department’s Inclusivity Advocate. Being a part of an underrepresented community in Los Angeles, has inspired my life’s mission to address the social determinants of health within our community.
Nizhonii Begay, Administrator
Gabriel Ramirez, Case Manager
Gabriel Ramirez, Case Manager
I am an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, with roots connected to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Navajo Nation. I am proud to be the granddaughter of one of the first staff members of the United American Indian Involvement (UAII). In June 2025, I earned my certification as a Trauma-Informed Specialist.
Kayla Rivera, Volunteer
Gabriel Ramirez, Case Manager
Daysha Vielmas, Volunteer
Daysha Vielmas, Volunteer
Makowa Enriquez, Volunteer
Daysha Vielmas, Volunteer
