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Shirley hopes to bring clean energy and sustainable food systems to Navajo Nation communities.
Fort Lewis College alumna and linguist Stacey Oberly (’92) helps revitalize Indigenous languages through teaching and collaboration with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes.
Air Force veteran Meghan Ripple shares how growth, leadership, and connection continue long after military service.
Jakubowski brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education athletics, including leadership roles in fundraising, community partnerships, and program development.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the research partnership aims to harness sunlight to power chemical reactions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.