Cherokee Nation Rare Disease Summit
Cherokee Nation Rare Disease Summit
Chuck Hoskin Jr. serves as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest tribe in the United States with more than 440,000 citizens. Prior to being elected in 2019, he was Cherokee Nation’s Secretary of State and also served as a member of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
Bryan Warner was elected as Deputy Principal Chief in 2019. Deputy Chief Warner formerly represented District 6 on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council. In his role as Deputy Chief, he has championed culture and language preservation, training & readiness and expanded education opportunities.
First Lady January Hoskin advocates for rare disease awareness, Indigenous rights, and family support within the Cherokee Nation. She promotes Indian Child Welfare, foster care recruitment, and resources for families impacted by violence, substance abuse, and environmental issues.
Canaan Duncan currently serves as Deputy Secretary of State for the Cherokee Nation, focusing on community engagement and assisting in daily operations of the Tribal Government. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Advisor on Community Engagement, leading efforts in community capacity building.
Dr. Beth Harp, D.O., is the Executive Medical Director for Cherokee Nation Health Services, the largest tribally operated healthcare system in the U.S. With a background in primary care, she leads multiple clinics, certified stroke center, actively serving her community in various leadership roles.
A mother, nonprofit leader, and co-founder of the Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders, an international nonprofit public charity and patient advocacy group focused on empowering families and funding groundbreaking research on peroxisomal disorders.
Alexandria Price, from Stilwell, OK, earned her BSW from Northeastern State University in 2013. She began her career at Cherokee Nation Indian Child Welfare in 2013 as a Child Welfare Specialist I and is now a Supervisor I, working exclusively with children in the custody of Cherokee Nation.
Michael Feldman, M.D., is a pediatric and endovascular neurosurgeon at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital and OU Health, specializing in cerebrovascular disease, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus management. He also completed fellowships in socioeconomic and legislative advocacy.
Dr. Gross, is a neurosurgeon at Saint Francis in Tulsa, specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, including tumors, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and vascular disorders. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed a fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Sanghera is a Professor of Pediatrics and the Dr. Altshuler Endowed Chair of Genetics at OUHSC. Her research focuses on the genetic, environmental, and cultural factors affecting diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as health disparities among ethnic groups in the U.S.
A Pediatric Pulmonologist and director of the Tulsa Pediatric CF Center at Warren Clinic/St. Francis Health System. He completed his fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital and is board-certified in Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatrics. He has published research and contributed to medical education.
Dr. Amy Hendrix-Dicken, Cherokee Nation citizen, is a Research Assistant Supervisor at OU-TU School of Community Medicine. With degrees in Liberal Arts and a PhD in Organizational Leadership, she advocates for Indigenous children with health disparities, food insecurity, and inclusive research.
Dr. James Lewis, a pediatrician with 52+ years of experience, earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. He practices at Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital and the Outpatient Health Center, offering patient-centered care and addressing concerns with thorough explanations.
Dr. Prashant Kaushick is a board-certified rheumatologist and clinical professor at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, with expertise in internal medicine, rheumatology, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and lifestyle medicine. He is an award-winning educator and researcher.
A registered nurse with 20+ years of experience, has focused on infant and child health. She coordinated Oklahoma’s NBS Program, supervised 14 nurses, and worked on immunization and protocol development. She is now a Program Manager and co-chairs a national Long-Term Follow-Up Workgroup.