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Hozhoni Ambassadors

Our Hozhoni Ambassadors are student representatives for the entire student body of Fort Lewis College, centered on empowering the Indigenous/Native American student population. The Hozhoni Ambassador is a gender-neutral position - open to all currently enrolled Fort Lewis College students with a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous community, culture, and student leadership.

Role of the Hozhoni Ambassadors:

  • Maintain a relationship with Wanbli Ota in regard to the Powwow
  • Attend and/or implement two events per semester that further your platform
  • Engage with Indigenous Peoples' Day events on campus
  • Speak at the Orientation Welcome and Commencement ceremonies in fall and spring  
  • Attend regular Hozhoni Ambassador meetings with Hozhoni Ambassador Committee during term
  • Attend and participate in the Hozhoni Days Powwow 

2026-27 Hozhoni Ambassadors

2026-27 Hozhoni Ambassadors
2026-27 Hozhoni Ambassadors

Hozhoni Ambassador:

Melody Jerrellyn Eisenberger (she/her) 
Tribal Affiliation: Kiowa
Major: Adventure Education

First Attendant:

Helaina B’ann Taylor (she/her) 
Tribal Affiliation: Ponca/Southern Ute/Navajo
Major: Sociology 

Hozhoni Ambassador Exhibition

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to all currently enrolled Fort Lewis College students with a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous community, culture, and student leadership
  • Must be registered in a minimum of 12 credit hours
  • Cumulative GPA Requirement: 2.50
  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing during the duration of your term as Hozhoni Ambassador
  • Successfully complete at least 24 credit hours by the end of the spring semester that which you are applying for; 12 of which must be completed at Fort Lewis College
  • Holding concurrent pageant titles during the Hozhoni Ambassador term is not permitted