I am an enrolled member of the Shoshone‐Bannock Tribe of Fort Hall, Idaho. I attended Washington State University studying early childhood education and fine arts. My work experience includes over eight years of involvement in community based organizations in policy advocacy and political outreach fields. Most recently I have been coordinating outreach and equity advocacy for the Native American community in Portland. I have extensive experience working with the urban and reservation Native population, including working with tribes, Native organizations and community. I have a deep knowledge of Native American history, and an understanding of the diversity of the local American Indian/Alaska native community and issues surrounding the Urban Indian experience in Portland. Over the years I have become skilled at cross-sector, cross-cultural and personal relationship building and am dedicated to form and maintain strategic alliances and strong working partnerships with community based organizations, community action groups and local government departments.Interesting facts about Donita:Cultural/Ethnic Identity: Shoshone-Bannock, Cheyenne, Frech Canadian, IrishMentor/Best Friend: Too many to list (I wouldn’t want to leave anyone out) Favorite food: Brussel Sprouts, asparagus, chicken, shrimp, steak (not all together) Favorite book: Most recent read is Neither Wolf nor Dog by Kent NewburnFun fact: I was the acknowledged as the first baby born in Pocatello, Idaho on 01-01-61 — I’m a NEW YEAR birthday girl!
