Ashley Tiedeman is a warrior mama, mentor, and artist from Washington State and celebrates her mixed cultural heritage of being Filipina, White, and Alaska Native (Alutiiq).  She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, majoring in American Indian Studies and Interdisciplinary Visual Arts.  She has always been passionate about working with Native youth in pursuing education as well as embracing their identity and Indigenous knowledge.  She encourages youth to embrace their strengths along with their flaws because what makes each person different is what makes each person unique and beautiful.