Olivia Pewamo, a Public Health Specialist, is a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation and affiliated with the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas. She began her career mentoring youth in a local public school teaching native dancing and crafting. In her educational endeavors, she received degrees from Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS.
As a former college athlete, adaptability in an effortless fashion has become a strength as she has navigated employment to find a place in public health. Currently, she is honored to learn chronic disease prevention education and share this knowledge in tribal communities in Kansas. As the only staff member in the state, many friendships, partnerships and collaborations have been maintained to utilize resources and co-host events with tribes.
