I live on my ancestral homelands and am a Tribal member of the Pueblo of Isleta. My love for learning about human development across the lifespan led me to earn a Master’s degree in Child & Family Studies from the University of New Mexico.

As an Evaluator and Research Assistant with Native Pathways, I support projects for and within Indigenous communities. I’m excited to amplify Indigenous perspectives in research and evaluation, and I hope to help revitalize Indigenous ways of knowing and being within contemporary systems.

I’m also a certified yoga teacher, though I enjoy all types of exercise, especially anything outdoors! I love camping, spending time with my family, and sewing. I´m also a coordinator for the YAKANAL Program and beekeeper.

You can contact me at summer@native-pathways.com