Rexine Williams, Executive Director

Rexine Williams is a dedicated leader whose work is deeply rooted in compassion for the communities she serves. With a career focused on operational coordination, program execution, financial literacy, and community-led solutions, Rexine has made a significant impact in her field. As a proud alumna of Fort Lewis College and former SWCAHEC scholar, she has passionately advocated for policies that improve health access for Indigenous students, ensuring their well-being is always a priority. In her previous role as Assistant Director of Fort Lewis College’s Native American Center, she developed experience-based programming that not only increased student success but also guided them through the crucial steps of building their careers and strengthening their communities. Rexine, a Diné (Navajo) from Kayenta, Arizona, is Naakaii dine’é (The Mexican Clan), born for Táchii’nii (Red Running Into The Water People Clan). She draws deep inspiration from her family and the teachings of her parents, who instilled in her the importance of serving and uplifting others. Email: [email protected]

Chelsie Begoody
Community Health Programs Lead & Regional Health Connector

Chelsie was born and raised in Northern Arizona and is a member of the Navajo Nation. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in public health and is passionate about increasing access to health in the Four Corners region. At SWCAHEC, her role focuses primarily on food and nutrition related efforts that support healthcare and community in Southwest Colorado. [email protected]

Dyllon Mills
Community Health Programs Associate

Dyllon graduated from Fort Lewis College and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health. He hails from the lands of Ute Mountain Utes of Colorado and is the Vice-Chair of the Board for Kwiyagat Community Academy where he continues to assist with educational efforts from the startup phase to its second academic year serving the residents of the SW community. Dyllon has a passion for educational policies, equity programs, and will be a strong asset in building SWCAHEC’s healthcare capacity programs. [email protected].

April Sandman
Public Health Training Associate

April is from the Navajo Nation Tribe. and originally from Sawmill, Arizona but she has resided in Southwest Colorado for nine years. She graduated with a BA of Public Health from Fort Lewis College in 2018. 

Her passion is helping the community with their health needs, providing health education, and promoting healthy lifestyles. She enjoys weight lifting, crafting, hiking, and baking.