Family and community have always been a highly valued part of my life. I believe this comes from my cultural heritage and how I was raised. I was fortunate in that I grew up being raised by my grandparents as well as my parents. I spent a great deal of time with elders in our community. I essentially assumed every person with white hair on my reservation was my grandparent and I addressed them as such. These relationships helped me connect with many people across our reservation and I embrace the significance of relationships throughout our lives.

I had the opportunity to attend the Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, NE. After graduation, my family and I moved to Lincoln, NE. and I began at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I received my BA in Psychology and MA and PhD in Counseling Psychology. I have been able to obtain a great deal of experience in counseling and administration. I have worked with diverse backgrounds and have been honored to share experiences with the people I serve.