Klallam Language Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Co-Teaching Klallam Language, in a first of its time class, at Stevens Middle School • Supporting Klallam Language classes at Port Angeles High School • Providing cultural and language outreach in middle school classrooms (STEM-X Global, Civics, and Washington State History). • Developing an inaugural middle school local tribal history curriculum to meet Washington State and Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State Curriculum standards, implementing the curriculum in a cross-curricular effort.

Adjunct Faculty

• Sep 2022 - Present

Co-instructing the 100 level series of Klallam Language courses with sister Klallam bands. A 3 year project, providing Klallam Language instruction for Klallam tribal members, other tribal members, and non-native members of the community, covering the history of Klallam Language revitalization and basic, introductory Klallam grammar.

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2020 - Present

One of six Teaching Assistants for the first ever 100-level and 200-level Klallam Language Courses, working alongside Dr. Timothy Montler, at Peninsula College.

Secretary and Northwest Regional Representative

• Jul 2021 - Present

Representing Native youth who reside in the States of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee as their liaison and representative to the UNITY Staff and Board of Trustees, elected by the Northwest Regional Caucus as defined by the UNITY Network. Serving alongside two Co-Presidents and 9 other Regional Representatives. Advocating for their issues, being their voice on the national level, and celebrating their accomplishments. Appointed by the officers of the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, I hold the Office of the Secretary and maintain notes/minutes of monthly, annual, and special meetings of the Executive Committee. • Co-facilitated UNITY Northwest Healing Circle in Tulalip, WA, leading discussion on Community Asset Mapping, Perfect Rez, and community service project/proposals for Tribal Leadership • Co-facilitated first UNITY Regional Healing Circle in Oklahoma City, OK, leading discussion on Community Asset Mapping in ideal Indigenous communities • Co-authored 2022 NUC Resolution, “Restoring the Spirit of Native Youth” Initiative, offering support to youth councils in a period of reconnection in the form of healing circles and community asset mapping. • Maintain notes/minutes of monthly and special meetings of the Executive Committee, and business meetings of the National UNITY Council • Advise Northwest UNITY youth councils on restructuring and rebuilding, as well as beginning tribe-specific community service projects to address top issues for youth.

Youth Commission Ex-Officio Officer

• Nov 2022 - Present

Advising and mentoring the newly-elected 2022-2024 NCAI Youth Commission officers.

Youth Commission Co-Vice President

• Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

The NCAI Youth Commission represents the broad interests of American Indian and Alaska Native youth by defending tribal sovereignty, engaging with thought leaders, improving Native representation/narrative, and working together to tackle some the most important issues that impact our communities.• Co-facilitated first Native Youth Leadership Summit during NCAI Executive Council Winter Session• Co-delivered first NCAI Youth Commission Co-Vice President Address during NCAI Mid-Year• Helped prepare first, inaugural “Native Youth State of Indian Nations” Address for our Co-President• Leading voice on formalizing a written Memorandum of Agreement between the National Congress of American Indians and United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.

Serving in countless leadership positions on various committees, boards, commissions, and councils

• 2011 - Present

Service Member/Native American Specialist, AmeriCorps Program

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

• Served nearly 400 Native students in Port Angeles School District. • Served the Native American population of students at the Port Angeles High School alongside the High School Native American Interventionist. • Worked with retired High School Klallam Language/Native History Teacher in the Klallam Language and Native American History classes. • Checked on and supported Native American students in their classes. • Outreached to at-risk Native American youth suffering with drug and alcohol usage, failing in classes, and peer-mentoring. • Served during the COVID-19 Pandemic, providing meals and Wi-Fi services to students on the Elwha Reservation. • Worked at the LEKT Learning Center running classrooms during the first half of the 2020-21 school year in an effort to support students during the pandemic and distance learning; managing a 60+ student list, coordinator the program, and taught Klallam Language and Native American History.

Ambassador

• 2016 - 2017

Served as an Ambassador to the We R Native organization, promoting healthy lifestyles and ways of living for Native youth. Served as an Ambassador to the We R Native organization, promoting healthy lifestyles and ways of living for Native youth.