KUYI Staff | KUYI Hopi Radio

The KUYI Team

Safety. Education. Entertainment.

Most of the work that goes into a public radio station is never seen by the public. To keep KUYI running, there are a million little things that have to take place on a daily basis. KUYI's staff work a regular Monday thru Friday schedule, but are often on-call after-hours and putting in extra time on weekends to ensure Hopi Radio is on the air and improving.

If you are interested in working for KUYI, please check our KUYI Jobs page!

Samantha Molina, KUYI General Manager

samantha [dot] molina [at] hopifoundation [dot] org

Sam is a proud member of the SahTowa/Pipwungwa (Tobacco Clan) from the Village of Tewa. She is deeply committed to fostering wellness within the Hopi/Tewa community, cherishing her three children, granddaughter Pivasimana, and her overall family.

Sam has been instrumental in guiding her community towards individual, familial, and communal well-being, with contributions to the Hopi Health Care Center, Villages Against Meth, and addressing social issues on Hopi. A former classroom teacher at First Mesa Elementary School, she empowered young minds with knowledge and inspiration.

At The Hopi Foundation, Sam served as Program Manager and Director, leading projects for community enrichment. Currently, she is the General Manager at KUYI Hopi Public Radio, where she continues to amplify voices and foster connectivity.

Darion Kootswatewa, Operations Coordinator

operations [at] kuyi [dot] net

Darion is Cloud Clan from the Village of Shungopavi. He is a graduate from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) with a certificate from the Harley-Davidson Program. His work history and experience has been within customer service, retail and warehouse fields. Darion's hobbies include playing in a local rock band, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with family and his daughters Malita and Baelyn.

Josh Sakenima, Production Assistant

production [at] kuyi [dot] net

Josh Sakenima is Kookyangwungwa (Spider Clan) from the village of Sipaulovi. He graduated from Hopi Jr/Sr High School in 2020. Josh's prior work experience includes construction and a shift lead at Subway before joining the KUYI Radio crew. Some of Josh's hobbies are listening to music, singing Hopi songs, planting and drawing.

Nikki Qumyintewa, Program Coordinator

programs [at] kuyi [dot] net

Nikki is Paatungwungwa (Pumpkin Clan) from the Village of Musungnovi. She is a Hopi High Alumna and Graduated from Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in 2020 with an associate's degree in Vision Care. Nikki has two loving children; Alde and Alden who keep her busy. She enjoys being in the community and being of service in any way possible. Nikki loves to sew, craft, and enjoys a good book.

Brennyn Masawytewa, Receptionist

receptionist [at] kuyi [dot] net

Brennyn is Omau'wungwa (Cloud Clan) from the Village of Shungopavi. Her Hopi name is Pongyavenqa (Shrine to the Antelope Society). With a background in customer service and retail, she also serves to market Hopi jewelry handcrafted by her father, blending tradition with modern business experience. Brennyn is eager to embrace all the opportunities that lie ahead and contribute to the community through meaningful work at KUYI Hopi Radio.

The KUYI Team

Working toward a vibrant 25 more years of KUYI Hopi Public Radio!

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