Vicenti Carpio is a citizen of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and of Laguna and Isleta Pueblo heritage. Current projects explore institutional intersections of Japanese Internment and American Indian urban relocation policy.

Dutta studies creative ways to address development, health and social disparity issues.

Tachine's service and scholarly work have been recognized by U.S. President Barack Obama as a Champion of Change and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation.