Alyssa Mosley comes from the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation of Bridgeton, New Jersey. She is a passionate advocate for Indigenous empowerment, with a focus on cultural revitalization and community-driven initiatives. Alyssa is a member of the 2024 UNITY 25 Under 25 class, recognized for her work bridging fashion and cultural preservation through her workshop, “Thrift and Thrive.” She first presented this workshop at the 2024 National UNITY Conference alongside guest speaker Red Berry Woman, Norma Flying Horse Baker. Since then, Alyssa has continued presenting her workshop at various universities, leading to a collaboration with undergraduate students from New York University. Together, they created artwork to adorn a dormitory hall. In partnership with the Gramercy Green Research Collective, NYU students collected clothing donations from fellow residents to use as materials for the piece. The collective provided a space for Alyssa to teach her workshop and share sewing techniques. The resulting piece, titled “To Reuse is to Remember,” was made in honor of the matriarchs who have shaped her journey. Alyssa also collaborates with other Indigenous creatives, most recently working on the production “The Wailing,” directed by Murielle Borst-Tarrant in collaboration with Safe Harbors NYC and La MaMa Theatre. Alyssa’s interest in policy began after attending the White House Tribal Youth Forum, where she learned firsthand how young Native leaders can influence change at the federal level. Today, she works with the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute as their Storytelling Consultant, assisting the communications and programs teams. She is also a student at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service, pursuing a Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, with the goal of continuing to support Native communities through culturally grounded policy and communications work.