Ahwahnee is a proud citizen of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and a descendant of the Mono Lake Paiute Kutzadika people. Ahwahnee was born and raised on the Bishop Paiute Indian reservation in Central Eastern California. She’s a mother to Lainey and Kristofer, both enrolled citizens of the Blackfeet Nation.

Ahwahnee recently obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Historic Preservation from Salish Kootenai College and is currently residing in the homelands of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai people in Northwestern Montana.

Ahwahnee brings policy experience from her prior role working with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation along with the experience she has gained working in the Preservation department for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe.

Ahwahnee is eager to bring her experience and knowledge to NPCA.