About Hozhoni

Mission Statement

The Hozhoni Foundation provides individualized residential, vocational, and educational services primarily for people with intellectual/developmental (I/DD) disabilities. Our goal is to enhance quality of life, self-sufficiency, dignity and self-respect of the individuals we serve. We provide holisitic opportunities for engagement, education and interaction within the community to heighten awareness and understanding of people with disabilities.


Values

  • Integrity
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence

History

Hozhoni was founded in 1970 to provide an alternative to institutionalization for children with developmental and physical disabilities. Today, Hozhoni has 21 group homes, 2 day programs, and numerous employment locations in 3 cities. Our clients are funded through the Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Rehabilitative Services Administration, and the Navajo Nation.

Administration

  • CEO — Antonia Klopstein
  • COO — Lex Heerding
  • Controller — Jacqueline Jao Davis

Board of Directors

Officers

  • Chair – John Martin, Ph.D. Behavioral Health, Bariatric Program, Flagstaff Medical Center. Member since 2014.
  • Vice Chair – Kim Musselman, Director of Coconino County Health and Human Services. Member since 2018.
  • Secretary – Claire DeChambre, Attorney, Hufford, Horstman, Mongini, Parnell & Tucker, P.C. Member since 2018.
  • Treasurer – Gene Baker, Certified Public Accountant, Gene Baker CPA P.C. Member since 2021.

Members

  • Bernard Carey, Ph.D. Retired, Professor Northern Arizona University Computer Science. Member since 2016.
  • Marion Myrdahl, RN, LSO, Flagstaff Medical Center, Parent of Client receiving services at Hozhoni. Member since 2011.
  • Lynn Martin, Office Manager / Human Resources, Kinney Construction. Member since 2020.
  • Dr. William Austin, Retired Medical Director, Children’s Health Center, Northern Arizona Health Care. Member since 2021.
  • Shelly Bethke, Real Estate Sales, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realty. Member since 2021.