Our Good Story
Good Road is a family. A family of new friends and old friends, communities near and far, who share one vision: to lovingly support one another's wellbeing in unique ways.
We are a family of wellness experts, Native small farmers, healers and educators. Our mission is to lovingly and strategically support one another in ways that protect sacred ways of knowing and share best practices in medicine, community planning and healing in a safe and all-are-welcome environment.
Our projects have included creating small gardens and farms, non-profit fundraisers and outreaches, cooking and teaching events, Tribal initiatives, international healthcare events, gatherings and brainstorming -- in addition to the gnarlier ingredients needed to sustain us -- project scaffolding, problem solving, developing grant and funding solutions, and entity- to-entity liaison work.
Isaac Ilaoa, D.O.
Medical Director, Veteran, Osteopath, Beginning Farmer
Isaac is heavily involved with a variety health initiatives. He serves as the Medical Director of the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System and is contracted by municipalities to aid in mental health initiatives for First Responders.
Isaac is contracted by Moore-Norman Technology Center as a medical advisor and is adjunct faculty at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, Isaac has a passion for serving overseas and makes annual medical trips to help refugees.
When he isn’t working directly in patient care, Isaac is a beginning farmer/rancher looking to change not only the landscape of his own farm/ranch, but that of his surrounding community’s health. Isaac is active in his support with the Native Foodways Restoration Alliance and other local regenerative partners.
Lee Vasquez-Ilaoa, Ph.D.
Tribal Projects, Native Beginning Farmer, Social Justice Advocate, Yogi
Lee works with various Tribal departments and Native-Owned businesses, universities and activist organizations to plan and grow programs for Native Nations and their communities. Her expertise lies in food sovereignty, Tribal Liaison services, grants development, teaching, and social justice advocacy.
As a project-based Tribal Liaison, Lee facilitates conversations between Tribes and federal funders, in addition to Tribes and their vendors, as they develop their food, culture, and workforce programs. Lee is a partner in a Native and Woman-Owned small business ItSimiVee, which consults in seed stewardship, food sovereignty, Tribal workforce development, IMLS, archiving, and education projects.
Lee is an American Indian Studies professor and 500hr registered yoga instructor. Lee leads the Tribal Ambassador Program at the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, is a Leadership Native Oklahoma Graduate, and is a board member for the Native Foodways Restoration Alliance and the NDN Development Group.
