Kul Wicasa Wopasi (Lower Brule Research) is an Indigenous youth-led 501(c)3 nonprofit, based on the Kul Wicasa Oyate Tribal Nation.
Kul Wicasa Wópasi PO Box 146 Lower Brule, SD 57548 info@wopasi.org
Kul Wicasa Wopasi Youth Executive Director
Carter Jones - Executive Director
Bio
Kul Wicasa Wopasi Board of Directors
Kylee Estes - Interm Board President
Kylee is a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, where she grew up. She joined the Army in 1999, right out of High school. She moved back to South Dakota and began working at the Pierre Indian Learning Center for 3 years. She came back to the Lower Brule Reservation and began working at the Boys & Girls Club. She was moved into the Directors position of the Circles of Care program and was there for 2 years. She is now an administrative Assistant for the Partnership for Success program in Lower Brule. She genuinely enjoys doing things for her community and really does not seek the recognition for doing it. She believes all you must do is apply yourself and try, no matter how long it takes, if you are trying and moving forward.
Natalie Anderson - Board Treasurer
Natalie, an enrolled member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, serves as president of the Lower Brule Community College. Natalie has her doctorate in education from Northcentral University specializing in higher education leadership. In addition, she is a graduate of National American University with a master's in business administration. Natalie has many passions in life, but foremost is education. In her eyes, education does far more than provide credentials; it proves a person’s determination to seek a better life.