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Keely Linton
Executive Director, Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition

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Keely Linton is an Íipay and Cupeno Native enrolled in the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Keely obtained her Bachelors in Science degree from California State University, San Marcos. She currently serves as Executive Director for the Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, a not-for-profit organization devoted to reducing family violence. Her background includes 16 years building vital collaborations between law enforcement, state and regional agencies and tribal governments in the domestic violence and sexual assault field. Keely currently serves as Chairperson for the Judicial Council of the Inter-Tribal Court of Southern California. A devoted advocate for Native families, Keely also provides specialized training, including cultural competency courses, for professionals in the domestic violence field.