Officers and Board of Directors
The Sacred Earth Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our operations and activities are overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors and core group of commited volunteers.
Marla Madrid, President & CEO
Continuing a Sacred Legacy: My Journey with The Sacred Earth Foundation
When Patricia Turner entrusted me with The Sacred Earth Foundation, she was passing more than an organizational charter—she was extending a profound responsibility to preserve and honor the wisdom of indigenous cultures that have sustained our planet for millennia.
My path to this moment has been one of deep listening and profound learning. I have been privileged to study with medicine leaders across diverse cultures, each journey teaching me that indigenous wisdom is not a relic of the past, but a living, breathing guide for our collective future. These experiences have shown me that the knowledge held by indigenous communities is not just cultural heritage, but a critical blueprint for sustainable living, environmental stewardship, and human connection.
The Sacred Earth Foundation stands as a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding. Our mission is clear and urgent: to preserve indigenous cultures, protect their territories, and amplify their voices in a world that too often marginalizes their profound insights.
This is not just preservation—it is translation. We are committed to ensuring that the deep ecological knowledge, spiritual practices, and holistic worldviews of indigenous peoples are not only documented but understood, respected, and integrated into our global conversation about sustainability, healing, and human potential.
As we move forward, we carry the torch lit by Patricia Turner—a beacon of respect, learning, and transformative understanding.
Anthony Gaul
Vice President
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Dr. Anthony Gaul is a dedicated chiropractor and compassionate community leader, currently serving as the owner of Gaul Family Chiropractic. With a profound commitment to holistic health and community service, Dr. Gaul has expanded his professional impact by joining The Sacred Earth Foundation's board of directors as vice president.
Drawing from his extensive experience in healthcare and wellness, Dr. Gaul brings a unique perspective to the foundation's mission of preserving indigenous cultures, territories, and traditional wisdom. His background in chiropractic care, which emphasizes whole-body healing and understanding interconnected systems, aligns closely with the foundation's holistic approach to cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
As vice president of The Sacred Earth Foundation, Dr. Gaul is poised to contribute strategic leadership and a compassionate vision to support indigenous communities' rights, cultural heritage, and sustainable practices. His professional expertise and commitment to community well-being make him an invaluable addition to the organization's leadership team.
Tammy Bruntz, is a CPA with over 35 years of experience in various business areas such as non-profits and governmental. Tammy has held her CPA license since 1991 and SFO certification since 2018 and spent the better part of her career in the education field when she moved with her small family to the eastern plains and began working in the same school her son attended. She has worked as an external auditor for one of the top 11 CPA firms, accountant for small special districts, a Boy Scout leader and Sunday school teacher. She has been a member of the Cripple Creek community since 2020 and enjoys serving the community through her position on the Board.
Tammy Bruntz
Treasurer & CFO
Art Cisneros
Secretary
Art was born in Santa Barbara, California and is a member of his mother's Chumash Tribe. They are the original peoples of the Central California Coast area. His name in Chumash means "Earth Man with a Good Heart".
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Art served as a Marine in Vietnam. He studied law in college and now serves his community in and around Santa Barbara as a spiritual guide and speaker. He frequently offers opening prayers for local events.
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Art was indispensable in the early years of formation of The Sacred Earth Foundation. He helped to bridge understanding between Pati Turner, the Founder, and the Chumash Elders in the community; as well as, assisting with logistics for our events.
Born and raised in beautiful state of Colorado, Kim Hudson is a proud mother of three and a loving grandmother to 11 wonderful grandchildren. Deeply rooted in family traditions, Kim cherish is every moment spent with her loved ones, creating lasting memories and passing down cherished customs. Her life revolves around the joy and warmth of family gatherings where love and laughter are always in abundance.