2026 HEALERS COMMUNITY CIRCLE
The 2026 Healers Community Cohort, consists of 10 outstanding Native students who are dedicated to pursuing careers in healthcare and serving Indigenous communities. Selected from a competitive pool of 38 applicants, these future healthcare leaders will receive mentorship, professional development opportunities, and financial support to assist with examination fees, enrichment programs, and return home ceremonies.
Through this yearlong program, the cohort will engage in community-building and advocacy, amplifying Native voices in medicine.
Invest in the next generation of Indigenous Healthcare Leaders. By donating to the Healers Community Circle, you aren’t just giving money, you’re investing in the health and sovereignty of Indigenous nations and Peoples.
2026 HEALERS COHORT:
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Beyonce Bahe
White Mountain Apache
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Arial Bowsher
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
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Laura Ekada
Nulato Tribe
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Justin Henson
Navajo and Keetoowah Cherokee
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Jennie Holmes
Sandia and Isleta Pueblo
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Amber Laughing
Navajo Nation
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Satema Lopez
Chiricahua Apache
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Jaylee Rencountre
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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Viviana Vega
Cloverdale Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians
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Kyetiil Vicenti
Jicarilla Apache
2026 HEALERS COMMUNITY CIRCLE MENTORS:
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Savannah Lukkes
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
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Katie Wilson
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
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Emily Walck
Navajo