Meet the Members of NAIAC
Learn more about the Native American and Indigenous Advisory Committee
Emma Cape
Pronouns: she/her
What you are studying: Master's degree in Native American Studies
Tribal Affiliation(s): Ojibwe and Lenape
Why you wanted to be involved in NAIAC:
To amplify Indigenous voices! We've always advocated for our peoples and communities, but often while going willfully unheard. This committee provides a platform in which we give UC Davis administration no other option than to hear us and to listen.
Haiwee Fredericks
Pronouns:She/Her
What you are studying: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, and Native American Studies
Tribal Affiliation(s): Paiute and Shoshone
Why you wanted to be involved in NAIAC:
I wanted to be involved in NAIAC to help uplift Native and Indigenous voices here on campus, along with making our campus feel comfortable for other Native and Indigenous students.
Veronica Octaviana Moreno
Pronouns:She/Her/Ella
What are you studying: Native American Studies, Minoring in Chicano studies
Tribal Affiliation(s): Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona
Why you wanted to be involved in NAIAC:
My vision of being a representative is to be able to be a positive moving force for others. I want to be able to bridge some of the gaps in communication between our community and the chancellor and because of this, I chose to be involved in NAIAC.
Ingrid Sub Cuc
Pronouns: she/her/ella
What you are studying: Ph.D. in Native American Studies with a focus on health and wellbeing
Tribal Affiliation(s): Maya Kaqchikel and Q'eqchi'
Why you wanted to be involved in NAIAC:
I wanted to be involved with the committee because I want to contribute to building a campus that is safe and welcoming to Native American and Indigenous students. NAIAC is a great space for Native American and Indigenous students to elevate our needs, concerns, achievements and contributions. I am excited to be serving with three other incredible students on this committee!