LEADERSHIP
President
Melody Brown-Clark
Osiyo! My name is Melody Brown-Clark and I am a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. I am a fourth-year medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and I am currently in the process of applying to residency in Psychiatry. I grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in District 12 of the Cherokee Nation. In 2021, I graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Comedy Performance. My career goals include working with patients with severe mental illness in an acute care setting, as well as caring for and researching mental health disparities in Native populations. I love connecting with other Native medical students from across the country and helping Indigenous students find community through ANAMS. Please feel free to reach out to me at anams1975@gmail.com. Wado!
President-Elect
Emma Grellinger
Hello! My name is Emma Grellinger, and I am a citizen of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indians and a descendant of the Oneida Nation. I am a third-year medical student at the University of California, San Francisco. I have previously served as the co-president of ANAMS at UCSF and I will be the camp director of the Native American Bay Area Reach Initiative this year. I grew up in the Milwaukee area and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for my undergraduate degree in Genetics and Genomics. Following graduation, I spent a year in the post-baccalaureate research program at the National Institutes of Health. I am passionate about increasing Native representation in medicine and creating community among Native medical students and physicians through ANAMS. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga, spending time in San Francisco parks, and being in community with family and friends. Feel free to reach out to me at anams1975@gmail.com. Wneeweh (thank you)!
Secretary
Shelby Snyder
Yá’át’ééh! My name is Shelby Snyder, and I am Diné (Navajo) and Southern Ute. I currently live in Seattle, WA, and attend the University of Washington School of Medicine as a third-year medical student. I am part of the Indian Health Pathway at UWSOM and the co-president of the UWSOM ANAMS. I grew up in Utah and received my undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Biology and Native American Studies. My passions include Indigenous health and representation, with a particular interest in creating spaces that incorporate Indigenous ways of being in Western medicine. I also enjoy creating and expanding Indigenous support networks. When I am not studying for an exam, you can find me at a cultural gathering or powwow — where I dance fancy shawl. Feel free to reach out with any questions at anams1975@gmail.com. Ahéhee' (thank you)
Treasurer
Michael Shukis
Membership Coordinator
Caroline Pecos-Duarte
Hi! My name is Caroline Pecos-Duarte and I am from Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico. I am a second-year medical student at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and graduated with my BS in Human Biology and MS in Community Health and Prevention Research from Stanford University. I am excited to serve in this role to increase Native representation in medicine as it is critical for maintaining our health as people so we can continue passing down our culture, language, and traditions to the next generation. In the future, I hope to become a family medicine or internal medicine doctor! In my freetime, I enjoy spending time outside, baking, and eating good food with friends and family. I am happy to connect with any current and future medical students as you embark on this journey of pursuing medical school! Please do not hesitate to reach out, my email is anams1975@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting with you all!
Marketing and Public Relations
Dustin Shawnego
Allied Health Professions Liason
Cheyenne Grubbs
Hi! My name is Cheyenne (she/her), and I belong to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma! I grew up in northeast Texas and graduated from UT-Austin. I am a MS3 at UT Southwestern and serve as co-president for our local ANAMS chapter. I am excited to serve as Allied Health Professions Liaison, as I believe integrated, collaborative, and dynamic care is essential to holistic healing. I am currently interested in child and adolescent psychiatry, rheumatology, and family medicine! I love being outside, traveling, cooking, playing sports, and spending time with my family and friends! Please message me with any thoughts, questions, or ideas at cheyenne.grubbs@utsouthwestern.edu!
West Coast Representative
Steven Jump-Mora
ᎣᏏᏲ ᏂᎦᏓ. My name is Steven Jump and I’m a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. I grew up in Santa Paula, California and now attend the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine as part of the Transforming Indigenous Doctor Education program. I attended Dartmouth College and majored in both Environmental and Native American Studies. Before medical school, I worked as a medical assistant and public health associate at the Seattle Indian Health Board in Seattle, WA. While at UCSD, I hope to continue growing my interests in integrating Traditional Indian Medicine in clinical practice and primary care. When not studying, you can find me running, beading or sewing. Feel free to reach me at anams1975@gmail.com.
Central Representative
Maria Teachout
Haŋ mitakuyepi! Maria Teachout emáčíyapi. Sičháŋǧu oyate hemátaŋhaŋ. Hello everyone! My name is Maria Teachout and I’m a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota Nation. I attend the University of Minnesota Medical School, but am currently doing a dermatology fellowship. I grew up on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation and earned my undergraduate and graduate degrees from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. I love connecting with other Native medical students across the country, and being a member of ANAMS has played a huge part in helping me form lifelong connections and friendships. In my free time, I enjoy horse riding, reading, and doing embroidery. Please feel free to reach out to me at anams1975@gmail.com. Čante wašteya nape čhiyuzepi!
Eastern Representative
Olivia Spaulding
Hello! I am Olivia Spaulding a third-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., hailing from Lumberton NC. I am a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. In 2019, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a B.S. in Biology. The following year in 2020 I completed my M.S. in Medical Nutrition from Arizona State University. When I am not studying, I enjoy exploring film and theater and finding new restaurants in our nation’s capital.
Currently, serving as the East Coast Representative for National ANAMS and participating in the mentorship program as a big sib. I am excited to connect with our community and continue to grow the Indigenous presence in medicine. I am passionate about sharing my journey with others in hopes to inspire and diversify the medical field. I look forward to serving ANAMS and all of its members. Please feel free to reach out at anams1975@gmail.com. Really! Please reach out!
Southern Representative
Cassie McCoy
Aya! My name is Cassie McCoy, and I am a citizen of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, where I serve on the tribe's election committee. I am a fourth-year medical student at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, the Nation’s first tribally affiliated medical school. I am from Tulsa, OK, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in mathematics, graduating cum laude. I have served as an ambassador for the Office of American Indians in Medicine and Science at OSUCOM and as Vice President of our Native American student interest group. I am applying to pediatric residencies. I have a passion for health equity and Indigenous health. I look forward to continuing to work with ANAMS and tribal communities.
AMA-MSS Minority Issues Committee Liaison
Tyler Gore
American Academy of Pediatrics Liaison
Bri Irons
Chokma! My name is Brianna Irons and I am an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. I am a 4th year medical student at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a part of the new Transforming Indigenous Doctoring Education (TIDE) program. I serve as the American Academy of Pediatrics Pathways Initiative Liaison to the ANAMS. I am passionate about advocating for Native youth wellness and representation in the health sciences workforce. I completed my MPH last year at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and hope to strengthen pediatric care in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian healthcare systems through community based participatory research. Please reach out to me with any questions about applying into pediatrics or the AAP! birons@health.ucsd.edu
DO Outreach Coordinator
Alyssa Little
Yá'át'ééh! My name is Alyssa Little, and I am Diné and a first-year osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. I grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona but I am originally from Dilcon, Arizona. I completed my undergraduate degree in Public Health from University of Arizona and master’s degree in biomedical sciences. This is my first year involved with the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) and I am excited to represent ANAMS as the DO Outreach Coordinator! I am excited to network with other students, increase native representation, and be a resource for those in healthcare and adjacent sectors. Choosing to pursue osteopathic medicine has been an amazing decision as I can holistically incorporate the body, mind, and spirit approach that accompanies osteopathic medicine with my cultural upbringing and teachings. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, doing water-color paintings, and exploring new study spots. My interest is currently in providing culturally competent, Indigenous -focused, and person-centered care and areas I am interested in are oncology, urology, and colon and rectal surgery. Please feel free to reach out with any questions as I am more than happy to help!
Grants and Scholarship Coordinator
Katie Wilson
Katie Wilson (she/her) is a Luiseño/Payómkawichum third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota and recently completed a Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at University of Minnesota. She received her BS in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from University of California, Irvine and a MS in Applied Life Sciences from Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA. She serves as vice chair of the AMA Committee for American Indian Affairs, advocating for equitable care for AI/AN populations with her most recent resolution focused on Tribally-Directed Precision Medicine Research. An aspiring dermatologist and dermatopathologist, her current research focuses on disparities in the diagnosis and management of cutaneous malignancies in AI/AN people. She is also a member of the International Coalition for Culturally Sensitive Death Investigations, advocating for justice and equitable care in the death investigations of Native people.
MD/DO-PhD Liaison
Sam Williams
Mentorship Liaison
Coley Lameman
Yá'át'ééh! My name is Coley Lameman, and I am a first- generation, first-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM). I am a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up on the reservation near Window Rock, AZ. I attended Arizona State University and received my B.S. in Biochemistry. After graduation, I spent two years as an IRTA research fellow at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in Phoenix, AZ before completing my Masters in Biomedical Sciences at UPSOM. I am passionate about improving and advocating for health and wellness in Indigenous and other historically minoritized communities through public health policy, community based-participatory research, and mentorship. I am excited work with ANAMS and serve as the mentorship liaison to support Indigenous students. If you have any question, feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to connecting with you all! Ahéhee'.
Policy Director
Alec Calac
Alec Calac (Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians) is an MD/PhD candidate at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. He served as the Immediate Past President of the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) and Outgoing Co-Chair of the American Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) Committee on American Indian Affairs. In 2022, Alec was recognized as a 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health by the National Minority Quality Forum and participated in the White House Leaders in Health Equity Roundtable Series. You can reach him at anams1975@gmail.com for speaking engagements, inquiries, and more.
Policy Director-Elect
Chelsea Mina
Hello everyone! My name is Chelsea “Mina” Mina and I’m a detribalized Afro-Native from Brooklyn, NY. I’m currently a 2nd year master’s of public health student with a concentration in global public health at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In 2021 I graduated from the illustrious Howard University with a B.A. in Public Relations and a minor in English. I’m a proud nontraditional pre-medical student and aim to apply to MD/PhD programs in the near future. I’m very interested in Indigenous maternal health in rural areas throughout the Americas and how health policy impacts maternal and fetal outcomes. I ultimately aspire to decrease the high Indigenous maternal mortality rate by becoming an Ob/gyn and working on nationwide health policies. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, watching k-dramas and cuddling with my two Labs (Mushu and Mulan). I’m super excited to work and grow with ANAMS and do everything I can to improve the health of our Relatives. Feel free to reach out at anams1975@gmail.com.
Pre-Health Coordinator
Temerity Bauer
Greetings! My name is Temerity Bauer and I am an enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. I am a second-year medical student at University of California, Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, California. I grew up in several states, including California, Wyoming, and Nevada. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Oregon Robert D. Clark Honors College with a major in biology with honors and a minor in chemistry. I attended the Native American Wy-east Post-Baccalaureate program at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon in 2022. My career goals include working with Native American communities in California to bridge the gap between our communities and medical care. I hope to care for our elders as a neurologist and study the impacts of neurodegenerative diseases on our communities. I am extremely passionate about connecting Native American pre-medical students with resources on how to pursue medicine and providing the tools needed to gain admission into medical school. I am excited to support the next generation of Native American physicians as the Pre-health Coordinator for ANAMS. Feel free to reach out to me at temeritybauer@gmail.com!
Research Liaison
Marissa Stinnett
Tribal College Outreach
Cyra Lowery
Cyra Lowery is is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of Southeast North Carolina and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Medical Sociology. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health Administration at UNCP, she plans to apply to medical school in the next application cycle. Passionate about supporting Native students, she aspires to serve as a Tribal Colleges and University Outreach Coordinator, helping students transition to medical school and connect with valuable resources. Contact her at cyra_lowery@yahoo.com with any questions.
Member-At-Large - West
Buddy Kalanikumupa'a Seto-Myers
Welina mai! 'O Dayton “Buddy” Kalanikumupa'a Seto-Myers ko'u inoa. I am a Kanaka ‘Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) graduate of Stanford University with a BA honors in Human Biology and a minor in Native American Studies. I am currently a first year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). At UWSOM, I am a member of the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) and the UWSOM Center for Indigenous Health. In tandem, I am a researcher for the University of Washington’s Ola Pasifika Lab (director Dr. Michael Spencer) and the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (directors Dr. Michelle Johnson-Jennings and Dr. Teresa Evans-Campbell). My interests are centered on the development and implementation of culturally grounded healthcare for diaspora/displaced/urban Indigenous patients.
Member-At-Large - West
Cale Hinkle
Heebee! I am Cale Hinkle, an MS3 at the University of Washington. I am proud to be a citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation. While I am Lakota, I grew up with friends and cousins on and around the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Before medical school, I was a fly fishing guide for a tribal outfitter on the Wind River Indian Reservation. My first thoughts of medicine came on the banks of the Wind River while guiding a local physician with a passion for medicine. Inspired by the encounter, and with a strong desire to make a more positive impact in my community, I became involved in local healthcare. Every experience in the field solidified my love of medicine and motivated me to pursue it as a career. My mission as a future physician is to serve Indigenous communities and work to reduce health inequities for AI/AN populations. I am honored to serve our Native student community as an ANAMS Member-at-Large for another term. Please get in touch cthink@uw.edu!
Member-At-Large - West
Joaquin Sais
Member-At-Large - West
Kate Kouplen
My name is Kate Kouplen, and I am a proud citizen of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. I am currently a second-year medical student at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. I grew up in Tulsa, OK, and graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University, earning a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience and Microbiology. My aspirations center around practicing medicine in areas with significant Native populations, where I can contribute to equitable and quality healthcare. I am honored to serve as the ANAMS Member-at-Large for the West region and welcome anyone to contact me anytime via anams1975@gmail.com —I’m always eager to connect, collaborate, and support others.
Member-At-Large - Central
Hailey Baker
Osiyo! My name is Hailey Baker, and I am a citizen of the Cherokee Nation as well as a fourth-year medical student at the University of Minnesota. I grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska, and earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (go ‘Nooks!). Throughout my medical education, I've been actively involved in the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS), serving as both an At-Large Board Member and the Central Region Representative. In addition to my work with ANAMS, I serve on the American Medical Association’s Committee on American Indian Affairs and conduct research focused on access to and quality of healthcare for rural and Native populations. My specific research interest lies in improving obstetric and gynecologic care for Native communities, and I plan to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology. If you have any questions about medical school or any of my roles, please feel free to reach out. Wado!
Member-At-Large - Central
Caitlin Wanic
Aanii – My name is Caitlin Wanic and I am an enrolled member of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Ojibwe). I am a first year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. I grew up on my reservation in Bay Mills, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In 2021, I graduated from Dartmouth College with degrees in Native American Studies and Studio Art. I am interested in pursuing Family Medicine as a specialty because I have the most experience in my tribal clinic, but I am open to other specialties as I progress through my medical education. I am leaning toward Family Medicine because I enjoy the longitudinal aspect of care and building trusting physician-patient relationships. No matter what specialty I end up in, I plan to serve Indigenous people and increase Native representation in medicine by mentoring tribal youth who are interested in becoming physicians. Miigwech!
Member-At-Large - Central
Delia Sosa
Tau apúxi! My name is Delia Sosa (they/them), and I am a third-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UCCOM) on unceded Shawnee and Miami land. I am also a transgender and intersex advocate and a 2SLGBTQIA+ educator. My work primarily focuses on incorporating 2SLGBTQIA+ health into phase I undergraduate medical education curricula providing continuing education to clinicians and researchers regarding the care of intersex patients. In addition to being a Central Member-at-Large in ANAMS, I am also the Executive Director of the national Medical Student Pride Alliance. I joined ANAMS to both help connect Native medical students with one another and to create space for Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit medical students. Thank you for being here!
Member-At-Large - Central
Graham Grisedale
Hello everyone my name is Graham Grisedale and I am a member of the Cherokee Nation. I am originally from California, but moved to Kansas to attend Benedictine College where I graduated in 2022. In my time there, I studied biology with minors in chemistry and Spanish while playing baseball. I took a gap year working as a CNA before starting medical school at Creighton University. I am currently an M2 and interested in rural medicine although undecided on specialty. In my free time I enjoy fishing, golf, and any sports! I am looking forward to supporting the mission and goals of ANAMS this year as a central region member at large. Please reach out with any questions to gtgrisedale@yahoo.com.
Member-At-Large - Central
Jessica Bahnasy
Member-At-Large - East
Anna Klunk
Boozhoo! My name is Anna Klunk. I am Red Lake Ojibwe, and I grew up in Cincinnati, OH. I attended Xavier University for my undergrad and the University of Cincinnati and for my Master of Public Health degree. I am currently an OMS-V at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I am passionate about increasing health and academic equity for our Native communities. I am a member of the AMA-MSS Committee on American Indian Affairs and serve as a clinical teaching fellow at my home institution. I was the DO Outreach Chair for the three years on the ANAMS Executive Board and the Policy Director for one year. I look forward to staying on the board as a member-at-large to support the organization. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you have questions! You can always reach me at anams1975@gmail.com!
Member-At-Large - East
Myles Wood
Osiyo! My name is Myles Wood and I am a member of the Cherokee Nation. I am originally from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma and attended college at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore with a focus in Neuroscience. I am currently a fourth year at Weill Cornell Medical School where I am pursuing a dual MD/ M. Eng degree in Medicine and Biomedical Engineeering. I hope to pursue a residency in Neurology. I am passionate about connecting with other Native medical students across the country and am honored to serve as the Eastern Member-at-Large for ANAMS this year. If you have any questions please reach out at mdwood8@gmail.com.
Member-At-Large - East
Taylor Wallace
Member at Large - East
Hannah Slattery
My name is Hannah Slattery, and I am a Mi’kmaw descendant of Bear River First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. I am a member of the Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track Class of 2025 and am pursuing a career in Family Medicine and primary care with interests in public-health policy and addiction medicine. I am a TUSM Sam W. Ho Health-Justice Scholar and serve as the Ambassador on the Board of Directors at Native American Lifelines, an Urban-Indian Health Clinic in Boston, MA. I am passionate about Indigenous health equity and have experience lobbying and testifying for Native public health legislation in Maine and Massachusetts and am a member of the AMA Committee on American Indian Affairs. I am proud to serve on ANAMS executive board as a Member at Large and welcome you to reach out to me anytime at anams1975@gmail.com. Wela’lin.
Immediate Past President
Brianna Sells Baldwin
Yá'át'ééh! My name is Brianna Sells Baldwin and I am a member of the Navajo Nation. I am a fourth-year medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. I am part of the Generalist Scholars Program at UVA with aspirations to become a generalist and raise awareness on preventative medicine. I grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and my family is from Teec Nos Pos, AZ, and Shiprock, NM. I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a B.S. in both Neuroscience and Biology and an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Eastern Virginia Medical School. I am interested in recruiting aspiring indigenous youth to careers in the health professions and addressing systemic issues in medicine for underrepresented students. I enjoy running, reading, and playing with my dog in my free time. I am extremely excited to make an impact with ANAMS at the national and community level. Please reach out to me if you have questions navigating the pre-medical school journey, you can contact me via anams1975@gmail.com. Additionally, please reach out if you are looking to connect with another first-generation and/or LGBTQ+ member.