I’m incredibly grateful to be able to pursue my passions in both serving the Native community at the American Indian Center of Arkansas and owning Vintage Socialite, a sustainable vintage boutique. Engaging in meaningful community outreach through AICA and promoting sustainability through creativity with the store brings me a great sense of purpose in both of my roles.
Connecting my community with services and support needed through AICA and advocating ethical fashion through the store feels like a natural extension of who I am and what I value.
Our dedicated team and executive director are amazing, and their tireless efforts ensure our success. I feel fortunate to be a part of such impactful work that I truly love.
The American Indian Center of Arkansas of course! AICA provides a wealth of offerings, including job training and placement, mental health services, cultural training and education programs.
Co-creating a dress to honor Missing Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), that was displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol for National Day of Awareness. The exhibit now travels to raise awareness.
Working with a nonprofit can be challenging as donations and grants can fluctuate. This requires adaptability and flexibility to effectively plan and execute programs while making the biggest impact.
Working at a marina taught me that work can actually be a lot of fun. I also learned a truck can sink in just minutes on a boat ramp!
Being a Jill-of-all-trades! I can go from creating a marketing campaign to light construction all in the same day.
I prioritize spending quality time with my loved ones, especially my daughter and close friends. These connections remind me of the support and love that surrounds me.
