Danielle Tobey

Danielle Tobey, Family & Children's Service Coordinator | Torres Martinez Tribal TANF

“I have had the opportunity to work closely with the most vulnerable BIPOC populations, many of whom are suffering and often times ignored. I have been fortunate to witness the difference in how culturally based programming has the ability to specifically identify the needs of our families and address them in a culturally appropriate way. These experiences have profoundly impacted me to the point where I consider these challenges my life’s work.”

Danielle Tobey (Mashpee Wampanoag/Cape Verdean) is a Family & Children's Services Coordinator for Torres Martinez Tribal TANF where she advocates for the needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native families, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness. In 2020, she spearheaded a social movement to increase voter registration rates, and community involvement among Black and Indigenous People of Color in her hometown of Cape Cod Massachusetts. The impact successfully challenged oppressive systems and leadership in the local government.

Ms. Tobey previously served on the Parent Committee of the Los Angeles Indian Education Program. With over 16 years of experience caring for people struggling with health, mental health, and developmental challenges, she operates from the premise that safe and adequate housing is a basic human right. Her present social justice work focuses on finding and removing systemic barriers to permanent housing and integrating culturally specific practices.