Using an Indigenous Lens to Navigate Higher Education
Join the American Indian Success (AIS) program for a panel discussion focusing on ways staff and faculty can support our Native/Indigenous students and communities.
November 8, 1 - 3 p.m. in T.Plaza
This panel is a follow-up to the discussion held on Indigenous Peoples' Day last year.
Morgan Catlett-Ausborn
Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Morgan attended the University of South Dakota, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies and Anthropology, followed by a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies focused on Native Studies and Education. Working in Higher Ed for 10 years, Morgan advocated for and assisted Native American students navigate their own educational journeys. In 2017, she returned to school and completed a master’s in clinical mental health counseling, and currently works as a clinical therapist in Sioux Falls, SD. Morgan Catlett-Ausborn resides in Brookings, SD with her husband, two kids, two dogs and a horse named Blue.
Melissa Buffalo
Melissa is the Chief Executive Officer for the American Indian Cancer Foundation. Ms. Buffalo is an enrolled member of the Meskwaki Nation in Iowa, and Dakota from the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Sioux Tribes.