Joanie Hanson,
Cultural Exchange Coordinator

Joanie is a member of the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and descendent of the Timbisha Shoshone. She is married with two sons and resides in Big Pine, a small community in California’s Owens Valley.

As a former Indian Education Center Director, Joanie considers herself a lifelong learner dedicated to Native culture, education and youth. She has worked with Native

Youth programs for the last seven years and feels that the experience has truly enriched her life. Joanie strongly believes that the educating the youth of today is critical for the future survival of our tribes.

Ms. Hanson has worked with YNS for the past three years coordinating and promoting our San Diego, Mexico, and Humboldt Educational Tours. She is responsible for coordinating all of our program's travel arrangements and educational tours.