Mesa Community College

American Indian Center

Meet Our Staff

Respect for human diversity is a fundamental value of the American Indian Center. The different ethnic and tribal backgrounds of our staff give us a unique perspective and appreciation of the challenges facing the modern Native American student. This appreciation allows us to better serve our diverse communities more effectively and with more sensitivity.



Bo ColbertBo Colbert, Director.

Charles "Bo" Colbert is an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma. Bo received his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and Recreation from Northeastern Oklahoma State University, a Masters Degree in Education (1978) and Doctor of Education Degree from Arizona State University in 1999. Read more...
Loretta DamonLoretta Damon, Program Advisor

Ms. Damon is a proud member of the Dine’ (Navajo Nation). She is born to the Ashiihii; and Todich’ii’nii; To’ahani  and hashtl’ishnii clans.

Ms. Damon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Masters of Arts in Education from Arizona State University.  She completed extensive counseling coursework at Arizona State University. Read more...

Yvonne HoneyestewaYvonne Honeyestewa, Program Advisor

Yvonne Honeyestewa is a member of the Comanche/Kiowa Nation in Oklahoma. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Education from the University of Oklahoma. Read more...
Jackson HarrisJackson Harris, Recruitment/Community Outreach Liaison

Jackson Harris is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, she also has ties to the Dine’, Hopi and Tohono O’odham nations, respectively. She is Salt Clan born for the Sun Clan(Hopi). Read more...
Vicki WilkinsVicki Wilkins, Adminstrative Assistant

Vicki Wilkins is the Administrative and Support staff for the American Indian Center. Read more...


Hours & Locations:

Southern & Dobson:
Building 36   |   see an interactive campus map

Red Mountain:
Mesquite Building / Enrollment Services Office   |   see an interactive campus map

Spring & Fall Semesters:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Summer Semesters:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CLOSED FRIDAYS

Contact Information:

Southern & Dobson: 480-461-7931
Red Mountain: 480-654-7200
Email: aic@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Contact AIC: email | SD: 480-461-7931 see a map | RM: 480-654-7200 see a map