Guided by Native scholars and advocates

A nationally recognized leader in education, Dr. Red Shirt-Shaw is known for her visionary thinking, grounded leadership, and deep commitment to Native students and communities. A scholar, speaker, and advocate, she brings cultural clarity and institutional insight to her work — calling for accountability, advancing Indigenous leadership, and guiding young people toward purpose and belonging.

Her experience spans college counseling, admissions, student affairs, and teaching, guided by a core belief: education must be a space where Native students are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

A nationally recognized scholar, historian, filmmaker, and mentor, Dr. Little's work bridges history, higher education, and community transformation. An enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, he was raised between the Denver urban Native community and a small South Dakota town — an experience that informs his commitment to reclaiming Native narratives and mentoring the next generation.

He previously served as Director of Native Recruitment & Alumni Engagement at the University of South Dakota, where he rebuilt recruitment strategies and increased Native undergraduate enrollment by 73%. He is co-director of the award-winning documentary More Than A Word.