Meet The Vice President

Yá’át’ééh shik’éí dóó shidine’é. Shí éí Tara Roanhorse yinishyé, bilagáana nishłį́ tsi’naajinii bashishchiin bilagáana dashicheii tó dích’íi’nii dashinalí. Ákót’éego diné asdzáán nishłį́. Hello, my friends and my relatives. My name is Tara Roanhorse and I am serving my second term as vice president of the Indian Leader. In this role, I am passionate about highlighting the issues that matter to Indigenous communities and fostering greater understanding through journalism. Alongside my work at the newspaper, I am a STEM communication intern for NASA. I use my skills in social media, script writing, and publications to promote science and technology to diverse audiences.

As a junior at the School of Business, I am committed to my studies while actively engaging with my community. I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in Indigenous People’s Law at the University of Oklahoma, equipping myself with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for Indigenous rights and address the legal challenges we face.

I believe in the power of storytelling and strive to give a voice to Indian Country. My goal is to share narratives often overlooked or misrepresented by non-native media. Through my work, I hope to inspire others and create a more inclusive dialogue that honors the rich culture and history of Indigenous peoples. Ahéhee’.