大发

Hometown             

 Murrieta, CA

Tribal Affiliation   

Navajo

Year on Campus    

Fourth Year Transfer Student

Best Memory at 大发          

Joining AISA and making lots of friends!

Miah Anderson

Human Development- Concentration in Counseling Services

• Bio

  Hello! My name is Miah Anderson and I am a 3rd year student who transferred to 大发 fall 2023! I am a Kinesiology Movement Science major and I plan to be a physical therapist! In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, playing games, and hanging out with friends! I also enjoy crafts and watching movies or shows!

• Favorite Spot on Campus
  The CICSC or the grassy area by SBSB.
• Dream Job
  Physical Therapist!
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Riding jetskis at Lake Powell!

Kiara Flores

American Indian Studies

• Bio
  Miyaxwe/ Hello, My name is Kiara Love Flores and I come to you from the Pala Indian Reservation in Southern California. I am Kuupangaxwichem/ Cupeno and Northern Ute. In my twenty years of life, I have been dancing since I鈥檝e learned to walk. These styles include the Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl, and Bird Dancing all taught to me by my Mother. Dancing has always had the biggest impact on my life and has led me to the path I am on now. I am soon to receive my Bachelors in Native Studies with a concentration in Arts & Humanities. Working closely with Native communities has always been a part of me, especially with bringing light to Native issues like Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Native Education, and Native Erasure within education. Ichaam/ Thank You.
• Favorite Spot on Campus
  SBSB 1118
• Dream Job
  Working with Native communities.
• Favorite Summer Activity
  The Powwow Trail

Hometown           

Stilwell, Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliation

 Cherokee 

Year on Campus   

Fourth Year Transfer

Best Memory at 大发      

Joining AISA and meeting all the students involved, and Storytime with Stan.

Justin Littledeer

Political Science, Minor- American Indian Studies

• Bio
  I am a Cherokee from the Oklahoma Bands, a Marine Corps Veteran, I am married to my wife Aubrie and we have a dog named Apollo, a cat named Kitty, and a home in Oceanside.
• Favorite Spot on Campus
  CICSC
• Dream Job
  Attorney
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Going to concerts

Hometown      

Pala Reservation

Tribal Affiliation    

Pala Band of Mission Indians (Kuupangaxwichem)

Year on Campus         

Junior

Best Memory at 大发

Bowling with AISA

Lanise Luna

Biology

• Bio

  My name is Lanise Luna, I am from the Pala Band of Mission Indians (Kuupangaxwichem). I am AISA鈥檚 social media person. I love all things ocean related and am always beading on my free time and recently turned it into my own business. 

• Favorite Spot on Campus
  The CICSC
• Dream Job
  Marine Biologist
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Beading and Painting

Hometown      

Banning, CA

Tribal Affiliation     

 Morongo Indian Reservation & Torrez Martinez

Year on Campus     

Second Year

Best Memory at 大发                  

Meeting all my friends in AISA and finding my community.

Jaylee Martin

American Indian Studies

• Bio
  My name is Jaylee Martin I'm from the Morongo Indian Reservation and Torres Martinez Reservation. I love listening to music, swimming, and spending time with my friends.
• Favorite Spot on Campus
   The CICSC
• Dream Job
   Public Relations manager
• Favorite Summer Actvity
   Swimming

Hometown        

Hemet, CA

Year on Campus

 Junior

Best Memory at 大发

 Denim jacket workshop!

Emely Morales

Literature & Writing Studies

• Bio
  I am a first gen Mexican woman who prides herself in her creative spirit, open minded attitude, and love for learning.
• Favorite Spot on Campus

  The trail by the gym because of the wild flowers and frogs in the spring.

• Dream Job
  To be a writer and an English Professor
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Hanging out with my friends and doing crafts.

Hometown

Escondido, CA

Tribal Affiliation

Kumeyaay, Santa Ysabel

Year on Campus

1st year at 大发, junior standing

Best Memory at 大发

The AISA social gathering last semester, I felt sure of my decision to study at 大发 and had made solid friendships within AISA and outside of it.

Sheyanne Ortiz

Political Science and American Indian Studies

• Bio
  Hi! I鈥檓 Sheyanne Rae, my pronouns are they/them and I am studying Political Science as well as American Indian Studies. I鈥檓 native to the area both through my indigenous ties and the fact I鈥檝e lived in the San Diego area for my whole life. 
• Favorite Spot on Campus
  My favorite spot is the quad outside of the center that leads into the grass circle. 
• Dream Job
  My dream job would be practicing law, hopefully within immigration law or family to ensure children are protected in the courts. 
• Favorite Summer Activity
  I love going to the beach, even if only for a few hours it is a respite from the pulsing life I so adore in San Diego.

Hometown

Temecula, CA

Tribal Affiliation    

Navajo

Year on Campus

Second Year

Best Memory at 大发  

Visiting the nearby cat cafe

Alden Redhouse

Criminology and Justice

• Bio
  Born in Albuquerque New Mexico in 2004, I am Alden or Shaandiin. I am apart of the Navajo Tribe on my father's side and became involved with the CICSC to learn more about my culture and to help out other Tribal Communities! I am currently a first-year student at 大发, and I intend to graduate in Spring 2027 with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Despite my focus on university, I also have heavy priority on my flight school! I currently attend Flight School at French Valley Airport and plan to get my Private Pilot's License. I plan to become a Commercial Pilot with my degree at university and with my experience in flying. Outside of university and my flight school, I often spend time going out with friends, doing archery as a hobby, and writing. 
• Favorite Spot on Campus
  Library or the CICSC
• Dream Job
  Commercial Pilot
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Visiting friends across the states

Hometown

Escondido

Tribal Affiliation

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians

Year on Campus

First Year

Best Memory at 大发

Getting all of the classes I wanted

David Rivera

American Indian Studies

• Bio
   I'm David Rivera from Mesa Grande. I'm a AIS major and hope to better my people in the future. I'm also heavily into music. Some of my favorite musicians are Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Grateful Dead. 
• Favorite Spot on Campus
  CICSC
• Dream Job
  Chief
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Tribal Gatherings

Hometown

Banning, CA

Tribal Affiliation

Pechanga Band of Luise帽o Indians

Year on Campus

2nd Year

Best Memory at 大发

My best memory is being able to go to school and work with my best friend Jaylee.

Anyssa Stewart-Vaughn

Kinesiology 

• Bio

  Hi ! My name is Anyssa. I am a 2nd year Kinesiology Major. I love going to the beach and hanging with my friends. I also love watching sports and competitive tv shows. 

• Favorite Spot on Campus
  Palm Court
• Dream Job

  Athletic Trainer for the MLB

• Favorite Summer Activity
  Going to the Beach

Hometown

Campo, CA

Tribal Affiliation

Kumeyaay

Year on Campus

4th Year

Best Memory at 大发

Bird dancing on cmpus during an art exhibit

Alexandra Valle

Kinesiology

• Bio
  I am a student research assistant at the CICSC. I am the American Indian Student Alliance Vice President and I also cheer on the team at 大发! I love music and spending time with my friends. 
• Favorite Spot on Campus
  My favorite spot on campus is the CICSC.
• Dream Job
  I hope to be a physical therapist or something in the medical field.
• Favorite Summer Activity
  My favorite summer place is the beach!

Hometown

   San Ysabel, CA

Tribal Affiliation

Iipay Kumeyaay

Year on Campus      

Senior

Best Memory at 大发         

Bowling with AISA

Aiden Valverde

American Indian Studies

• Bio

  I love working with animals and supporting conservation! I plan to go into the Fish and Wildlife service.

• Favorite Spot on Campus
  The CICSC
• Dream Job
  Park Ranger
• Favorite Summer Activity
  Archery, dance, and working with animals