We are
Inspirational
Sometimes opportunity drops by unexpectedly, but most of the time, we have to invite it into our lives. We set goals, work hard, and make good things happen for ourselves. These are the stories of how powerful dreams can be and how far we can go with a little motivation and a lot of faith.
Natalie Aguilera
CEO, NAHC
Natalie, MPA, CEO of NAHC, is a Choctaw Nation member dedicated to advancing Native American health through decades of leadership.
JP Gauna
Actor
JP is an actor and model, former dual-sport athlete, semi-pro basketball player Oklahoma City, known for acting roles in 1883 and 1923.
Baxter Holmes
ESPN Writer
ESPN journalist and Choctaw tribal member Baxter Holmes has learned that a strong work ethic and the pursuit of constant improvement can take you anywhere.
Kat Gardner-Vandy
Professor
Choctaw tribal member Kat Gardner-Vandy cannot remember a time in her life where she was not completely entranced by what lay beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Today, she shares that sense of wonder and curiosity with her students as an assistant professor of aviation and space at Oklahoma State University. See and share her story.
McKenna Roberts
National Guard
Born and raised in Idabel, Oklahoma, McKenna Roberts found her calling in a place where patriotism and community support run deep. Today, she serves as a recruiter in Durant, Oklahoma, helping others find their path to service in the military. See and share her story.
Simeon Gipson
Senior Games Cyclist
Simeon Gipson, a passionate cyclist and participant in both the National Senior Games and World Games, has defied the odds through both personal and physical challenges. See and share his story.
Stephanie Roberts
Teacher
This month, thousands of students across the U.S. will grab their backpacks, load up their supplies and head out the door for the first day of the new school year. They will reunite with old friends and make new ones, maybe learn their way around a new building or look for what's new in their familiar one.
Kelbie Kennedy
Advocate
Even as a child, Kelbie Kennedy knew she was meant to serve others. Today, as the first ever National Tribal Affairs Advocate for FEMA, she is making a difference in the lives of disaster survivors in tribal communities across the U.S. Follow her journey from Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma to Washington, D.C.
Roy Hunter
Veteran
Master Chief Petty Officer Roy Hunter embodies the very definition of servant leadership. From his 20-year career in the U.S. Navy to his 17-year career as a high school science teacher, he has given his life to the service of others. Hear his story.
Sharon Dodson
Business Owner
Sharon Dodson shows the value of caring for her community and her neighbors through her work for the Choctaw Nation. She also serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and servant leadership as a small business owner.