Eli Corbine
Harm Reduction Coordinator
Eli is from the Bad River Tribe where he works for the Harm Reduction Program. He serves as a certified peer specialist/recovery coach along with whatever duties need to be done, planning events, collaborating etc. . Working here has been one of the most rewarding experiences for him but also very challenging. Which has taught him a lot and helped him grow as a person. He is a person with lived experience and has been in recovery for seven years. One of his major duties is overseeing the naloxone mail order program we provide. This program is unique because we service the whole state with naloxone. Sending thousands of doses, reaching people who have barriers to Naloxone.
Dave D’Acquisto
Public Safety Director
David D’Acquisto is an enrolled member of the Bad River band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. He is a Veteran and an elder of the Tribe first and foremost. His official title and position with the Tribe are Public Safety Director, in that capacity he takes the responsibility of the safety and wellbeing of our community and Tribal employees very seriously. This position also gives him the opportunity to collaborate and work with a multidisciplinary team of Tribal representatives to ensure that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all. In addition to his role in public safety, Dave is a member of the Bad River Tribes Health Board which enables him to help make decisions to help provide the best health care and services thru The Bad River Health and wellness Center. Another of his duties is being the Safety Officer for the Bad River Boys and Girl club. This position is very important to him as our children are our future and their safety is a priority. He has also been working with the Bad River Harm Reduction Program which has been an honor and privilege to assist and provide needed services to community members and others struggling with addiction.
Kalia Denomie
Vanessa “Delray” Fernandez
Administrative Coordinator; Peer/Parent Peer Specialist
Vanessa is the Administrative Coordinator for Gwaykobimaadiziwin Bad River Harm Reduction and serves as a Peer Support Specialist & Parent Peer Support Specialist. She combines strong organizational skills with a compassionate, people-centered approach to support individuals and families impacted by substance use. Vanessa is a dedicated harm reduction professional who believes everyone deserves support, understanding, and the opportunity to thrive- regardless of where they are in their journey. Previously, Vanessa served as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Assistant, where she gained valuable experience in community engagement, cultural preservation, and administrative support. Vanessa is proud to be a part of a team that prioritizes equity, connection, and real-world solutions for a healthier community. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys spending time with family and friends and making lasting memories with her two boys. She loves the little moments filled with laughter and connection that make family time truly special.. “My work is rooted in harm reduction, compassion, and the belief that every person is worthy- right now, as they are.”
Kim Ford
Infectious Disease Prevention Specialist
When things feel uncertain, lean into what you can build, connection, respect and support. Strengthen what works while making space for new ideas. Kim Ford is a tribal member from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Odanah, WI and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. She is currently the Drug User Infectious Disease Prevention Specialist for Bad River Harm Reduction since September 2022. Prior to this, Kim worked as the Coordinated Services Team Initiative Coordinator as a Social Worker for the Abinoojiyag Resource Center (CPS Unit) within the Bad River Social and Family Services for 13 years. She has an associate degree in business management from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) and a business administration degree at Northland College. Her work interests are all things related to Harm Reduction and helping people and learning more on ending stigma for people who use drugs. Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending, reading, watching movies, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Wenonah “Nona” Ford
Contract Specialist Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Parent Peer Specialist and Recovery coach
Shaped by Harm Reduction, culture and lived experience, she believes in meeting people where they are and honoring survival as success! Wenonah is a Contract Specialist here at Harm Reduction, with extensive experience working directly with the community through culturally responsive outreach and events. She also serves as a Peer Specialist, Parent Peer Specialist, and Recovery Coach, bringing lived experience and a person-centered approach to my work. Her roles allow her to support individuals with compassion, advocacy, and practical resources while strengthening community connections and promoting recovery-oriented systems of care. Outside of her professional work she values time with her family and enjoys playing cribbage.
Zach Hartlev
Naloxone Inventory Specialist
Zach was born in Columbus, OH. His mother moved them to Bad River in 1990 to live with his grandmother, the late Adelle (Bender) Hartlev. Quick shout out to 3rd Rd on the Hill! Early in life, the importance of his indigenous roots was strongly impressed upon him. Zach took to learning powwow songs, dances, Ojibwe language and ceremonies. Experiencing these practices greatly increased his sense of identity and his capacity for resiliency. Which came into play upon his being offered substances i.e. drugs and alcohol during his teen years. Ultimately, Zach’s resilience helped refrain from walking completely down a path to addiction. Despite experimentations with illicit substances leading to troubles with the law and eventual incarceration in 2007, he chose to walk toward a path latent with traditional indigenous practices. After 20 years of working toward the betterment of himself and the youth of Bad River through sharing traditional practices, he decided to lend his skills and talents toward bettering his community through Harm Reduction. Zach’s goal, when he started in youth work, was to “be the person that you needed when you were growing up.” Today he says, “That goal hasn’t changed, we’re just a little older now.”
Shannon Kaupilla
Arturo "Guyo" Rosales
Naloxone Inventory Specialist; Certified Peer Specialist & Recovery Coach
Arturo Rosales, who goes by the nickname Guyo, is the Naloxone Inventory Specialist for the Bad River Harm Reduction Program. As a Certified Peer Specialist and Recovery Coach, he brings lived experience, compassion, and a harm-reduction approach to his work. Guyo is currently attending school to become an AODA counselor and is passionate about meeting people where they are, ensuring access to life-saving naloxone and supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Outside of work, they enjoy going to the gym and spending time with their two daughters and family.
