Jacob Flores

Jacob Y. Flores brings exceptional depth and dedication to his role as Director of Indigenous Affairs for the LeNu’u Legacy Foundation, with extensive experience spanning education, counseling psychology, and indigenous community advocacy. His professional history includes pivotal leadership roles such as District Psychologist for Nogales School District, Director of Matrix Prevention Services, and Prevention Education Coordinator across multiple Arizona counties.

As President of JYF Consulting, Flores has provided strategic consulting and training for over 75 indigenous communities throughout the United States and Canada, partnering closely with entities including the U.S. Departments of Justice and Housing, U.S. Attorney's Office, First Nations Health Canada, Navajo Nation, and Hopi Nation. Flores, a proud veteran who served honorably in Vietnam for the U.S. Army. He is deeply connected to his Mexican Yaqui-Mayo heritage and his Lakota adopted family, grounding his lifelong commitment to empowering indigenous and minority communities.