Meet our Board

Jeanne Eagle Bull (SHE/HER) Oglala Lakota President

Jeanne is a proud Oglala Lakota, a U.S. Navy Veteran, mother of four and President, Oyάte Woókiye–For the People

She was born and raised in Pine Ridge, SD along with her four siblings, Autumn, Toby, Larry and Josey Wales. Jeanne is the daughter of U.S. Navy Veteran, Larry Eagle Bull and Lynnell (Tyon) Eagle Bull, from Pine Ridge, SD.

Jeanne was raised by both her parents and grandparents; Lloyd and Evelyn Eagle Bull.

She joined the U.S. Navy in October 1995 with the encouragement of her father to create a lifestyle that would help herself and one day her Lakota people. Jeanne served four years in the Navy and was honorably discharged. During her time in the service, she met her husband, Hervy “James" Oxendine, LCDR, U.S. Navy retired.

Jeanne is the founder of Oyάte Wóokiye-For the People, nonprofit organization. She is proud to continue her brother, Toby’s passion for skateboarding so his dedication to the community can live on.

She is big advocate for youth, yoga, wellness and skateboarding. Jeanne is also a certified RYT200 Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra Facilitator. Sharing the benefits of holistic wellness through yoga, meditation and energy work with the youth is one of the highlights of her wellness journey – for her, seeing the youth smile and hearing their stories of how yoga or meditaton made them feel are the most rewarding gifts to ever be received out of holistic wellness.

Her heart is with her family, the Lakota people, community and youth – it is an honor for her to work with aspiring youth. She is thankful for the Oyate Wookiye’s board of directors, the youth, her family and the awesome skate life journey she is on.

Hervy "James" Oxendine (HE/HIM) Lumbee Nation of N.C. VP

James is a citizen of the Lumbee Nation of N.C., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, Retired, and Vice President, Oyάte Woókiye–For the People

James grew up in Pembroke, N.C., and enlisted in the Navy in 1993. He was commissioned via the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer in 1995.
James is married to Jeanne Eagle Bull and they reside in Maryland with two of their four children, the two eldest are in College. Together as a family they formed Oyate Woókiye – For the People and are dedicated to empowering youth on the Pine Ridge Reservation, SD through skateboarding

Jake Eagle Bull-Oxendine (HE/HIM) Oglala Lakota/Lumbee Board Member

Jake, a 2022 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, is driven by a passion to empower younger generations through wellness practices. With a keen interest in yoga, meditation, and skateboarding, he believes in the transformative power of these activities to foster mental and physical well-being. As he pursues a career as a U.S. Naval Officer, Jake aims to inspire others to embrace these disciplines, promoting resilience and mindfulness among youth.

Darrell Ratliff (HE/HIM) Board Member

Darrell is a U.S. Navy Retired, Board Member Oyate Woókiye – For the People

Darrell is a twenty-year Navy Veteran currently attending film school in Florida. Darrell has a large extended family made up of cousins, nieces and nephews that includes his dear friend’s children who hold a special place in his heart. He is a mentor to many sailors and to the youth. He proudly volunteers his services to the USO North Western Florida and Oyate Woókiye-For the People (a start-up nonprofit, 501c3).

ANDREA GARRIGAN (SHE/HER) treasurer

I am an experienced skate mom of a 20-year-old daughter. I became interested in skating when she became interested in skating. I’ve spent may hours at skate parks all over the country, watching her and also filming for her. I have seen how skating has helped her through difficult times in her life and has helped develop important skills, such as perseverance and independence. I have been a Wolakota Camp mentor for 3 years and feel honored to be a part of something so powerful. What I like most about being a mentor is seeing the kids experience and learn new skateboarding skills and watching them evolve and improve.