Kristall Vega
A member of the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians, has grown up surrounded by community, culture, and care. As a Program Coordinator at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, her journey began as a young Tribal Youth Ambassador, where she helped create Acorn Bites—a healthy, culturally inspired snack reconnecting Native people to ancestral foods. Now studying Psychology at UC Davis, Kristall hopes to become a child therapist who helps Native youth heal and thrive through culturally grounded, compassionate care. Guided by her roots, she continues to weave traditional practices into modern wellness, carrying forward a deep love for her people and a vision of healing that honors both past and future generations.