Biographical Info

Cultural Background

• Member of Broken Arrow Tribal Town
• Clan: Wind Clan (Hotvlke) and granddaughter of Turtle Clan (Locvlke)

Education

• Associate Degree- Tulsa Community College- 2001
• Bachelor of Science in Biology with Cellular Emphasis- Northeastern State University-2009
• Bachelor of Science in Human Family Science with Dietetics Emphasis- Northeastern State University-2012
• Master of Science in Environmental Science with Professional Safety Management- Oklahoma State University-2022
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Hydrology- Tentative 2026

Work Background

• Adjunct Instructor- College of the Muscogee Nation- 2009-2013
• Science Instructor- College of the Muscogee Nation- 2013-2022

Academic Research Background

• 2004-2005- Alpha Kinase Monitoring and Poultry Carcinoma Genetic Inhibition
• 2016-2022- Brownfield Site Management Using Phytoremediation

Professional Research Background

• 2013-2015- OKEPSCOR- (Collaboration with SEOSU)- Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Water Systems
• 2015- Department of Transportation and Langston University-Road System Hazards and Environmental Causes
• 2016-2022- NIFA- Aquatic Ecosystem Health
• 2016-2022- NIFA- Traditional Foods

Other Professional Facts

2013-2022- CMN AISES Chapter Advisor

Personal Facts

• Active Member of AISES and SACNAS on Graduate and Professional Levels
• AISES Sequoyah Fellow
• Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity Member for Life
• Member of the Koweta Indian Community Center

Other Affiliated Community Service Organizations:

• Tulsa STEM Alliance
• Northeastern Oklahoma Food Bank Coalition
• Habitat for Humanity
• Sierra Club
• Nature Conservancy
• Audubon