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Dr. Proudfit serves on numerous boards and committees, such as; Vice Chair for the Native American Caucus of the California Democratic Party, Board Member of the California Indian Museum, and is the Founder and Board Member of the California Indian Professors Association.

In addition, Dr. Proudfit is committed to serving the American Indian community in a number of capacities. She served as a highly visible campaign spokesperson, participating in numerous television ads for both the Proposition 1A – California Constitutional Amendment, Indian Self-Reliance Initiative, and the Proposition 5 – Indian Self-Reliance Initiative.

She has also participated in a number of media venues such as National Public Radio, television and news specials on issues relating to tribal gaming, American Indian political development, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and California Indian issues.

She has testified before state legislators on California Indian education issues and works side by side with tribal leaders and state legislators to implement new legislation to benefit California Indians.

Professional Organizations:

• Board Member, Advisory Committee on California Indian Day, 2001-present
• Board Member, Verizon Utilities Partnership, Outreach to Minority Communities, 2001-present
  
• First Vice Chair, Native American Caucus, California Democratic Party, 2001-present
  
• Founder, Board of Directors, California Indian Professors Association (CIPA), 2000 - present
  
• Advisory Board Member, the Federal Regional Council (FRC)
• Committee on American Indian and Alaskan Affairs (COAAA)
  
• Board of Directors, Member, California Indian Museum, 1999-present
  
• American Indian Philosophy Association, Member, 1999-present
  
• Association of American Indian and Alaskan Native Professors, Member
  
• American Political Science Association, Member
  
• Native American Political Science Association, Member
  
• American Association of University Women, Member
  
• Western Social Science Association, Member
  
• National Native American Honor Society, Member and SFSU Coordinator
  
• National Congress of American Indians, Member
  
• CSULB, American Indian Alumni & Friends, Member