Emerald Byakeddy (Diné) (She/Her/Hers) is of the Many Goats People and born for the Water’s Edge People. She is of the Diné Nation and is orginally from Howell Mesa, Arizona. She has experience working in public and Native education, and in college access and retention. Her interests include trying all the dumplings NYC has to offer, reading and doing yoga. She currently works with the American Indian House as an administrative assistant where she hopes to help Native students succeed in education and find community in the city. ebyakeddy@aich.org