Tótsonii nisłį´ Hawaiian bá shíchíín. Hask’ąą hadzohí éí dashícheii dóó Hawaiian éí dashinálí.
I am Navajo and Native Hawaiian — two cultures defined by their advocacy and resilience. They fight for their responsibility for the land. This value deeply shapes my identity and my career goals.

As long as I get to be with nature, I’ll be happy. The chaparral biome, here in the California coastal desert, is one of the only environments like it in the world. There’s unique flora and fauna, like California poppies — neon bright orange when they bloom — with cultural significance for our people as they’re medicinal and edible. 

I live in Alaska where I’ve spent many summers fishing with my family near Kenai. I’ve seen that here in Alaska, the health of the land and animals is directly related to the well-being of the rural population. Now, I am halfway through my studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where I major in chemistry. I hope to use my knowledge to bring about desperately needed improvements for the land.

As kid, I enjoyed Legos, building things, and playing in the sand and dirt. Now I get to do that full time. I finished my degree in civil engineering last spring at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), and I’m currently on a high-rise project for Graham as a project coordinator. These projects are hugely complex works of art. A big part of the job is the coordination between engineering, architects, and skilled trade workers. 

As college acceptance letters and financial aid packages continue to arrive, the affordability of college is likely becoming more real. While it can be overwhelming — and even a bit scary — there is good news. There are plenty of scholarships out there to help lower your costs.  Some $46 billion in scholarship funds are awarded in the United States each year. Here are some tips to help you get some of that free money.
 
Do Your Research

January is often a time of reflection — when we assess what’s working and what needs tweaking. Often the focus is on physical and mental wellness, but the start of the new year is also an opportune time evaluate our professional status. Step 1: Dust off your resume and determine if it’s time for a refresh.
 
Stop Procrastinating

Congratulations! You survived the college application process and admission decisions are coming in. While the standardized tests, personal statements, supplemental essays, and requests for recommendations presented you with a lot to manage, there’s still one more hurdle — choosing the college you will attend next fall. Whittling down a list of a dozen schools to one can be daunting. Here are a few tips to help.

Over the course of your career, there are bound to be times when expectations are unclear, conflicting, or downright impossible to meet. If you’ve already experienced this, you know how frustrating and demotivating it can be. According to Gallup, organizations where workers have clear performance expectations are likely to see benefits in productivity. Here are some ways managers and their team members can set reasonable expectations.
 
Ask Yourself What You Should Do

According to a recent study from FinanceBuzz, nearly two-thirds of Gen Zs don’t own a checkbook. Gone are the days when you’d write down every dollar that came in or went out of your account in balanced checkbook ledger. Today, most people manage their finances online. But the idea of a checkbook as a space where you track your funds on a regular basis is key to financial success. Here are a few ways to create a financial “checkbook” that works for you.
 
Find a Manageable Tracking Method