Reba White Shirt has dedicated her life to careers in education, fundraising, and policy development for over 40 years. She has spent countless hours volunteering with Native and underrepresented youth and giving back to her community. She has started several nonprofits, served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Nebraska, and started the KMHA radio station.

Reba earned an Associate of Arts in Social Sciences/Psychology from the College of San Mateo, a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Arts in Education from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. She enjoys theater, music, reading, and sports. Reba strives to stay informed in all things related to the Native American community. She utilizes her experiences to be an advocate and act as a bridge to promote communication and education cross-culturally.