Alison “Al” Whitemore, LCSW, RPT (Round Valley Indian Tribes)

Alison “Al” Whitemore, LCSW, RPT, is an enrolled tribal member of Round Valley Indian Tribes. She has 25 years of experience in social work bringing collaborative approaches in Neuro-relational, Ecological, Developmental and Cultural frameworks in Indigenous mental health and wellness. She works to be in right relationship with Mother Earth and the imperative social justice movements of our time. As well, she grapples to subvert colonial approaches by connecting with traditional ways of thinking to restore health and wellbeing to our communities. Al has been privileged to work in both Tribal public health programs and with national Native organizations, currently focusing her energies on strengthening the relational health of families. As a current Napa Parent/Infant Mental Health Fellow, Al is expanding her understanding of how we nurture the development of our infants and young children.