Adelia Sandoval is the Spiritual Overseer (Púul) and Cultural Director for the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation, the indigenous people of Orange County California. Adelia shares her Acjachemen Culture through art, writing, storytelling, and singing.
She is a Ceremonial Leader, Song Keeper, Wisdom Holder, Tribal teacher healer, and an ordained minister. Adelia created a ministry called Song of the Earth, A Native American healing service held in outdoor sanctuaries. Sandoval has been a Trustee on the Global Council of the United Religions Initiative, a Global
Interfaith organization that “promotes peace, justice, and healing for the Earth and all living beings”.
Adelia is a member of Women of Spirit and Faith and contributed to their book, “Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership, Where Grace Meets Power”. She is an advisor to various interfaith and environmental groups.