Savannah Lukkes (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe)
3rd Year Medical Student

Savannah Lukkes is a third-year medical student at UC Davis School of Medicine dedicated to improving healthcare for Native communities. Born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, she witnessed firsthand the disparities affecting Indigenous health, inspiring her to become both a healer and an advocate.

As a Tribal Health Community Health Scholar, Savannah is conducting a needs assessment focused on Native American mothers to better understand perinatal and postnatal barriers to care. Her work aims to translate these findings into actionable, community-informed solutions through the Birth By Us app, a digital platform designed to improve access to culturally responsive maternal health resources and support.

Through her leadership and commitment to Indigenous health equity, Savannah strives to advance innovative, community-driven approaches that strengthen access, representation, and continuity of care for Native families.