COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
AMA-MSS Minority Issues Committee Liaison
Dustin Shawnego
AAP Committee Liaison
Grace Fuller
Allied Health Professions Liaison
Tina Kinstedt
Hello everyone! My name is Tina Kinstedt, and I am a 4th year osteopathic medical student at Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine. I grew up in Dayton, Ohio and currently reside in Columbus, Ohio. Before medical school, I studied Biochemistry at Miami University (Ohio and not Florida haha!) and subsequently completed Master’s degrees in Chemistry, Anatomy, and Neuroscience & Physiology at Wright State University. My family is both Oneida and Chippewa and I have loved ANAMS as it gives me the chance to interact and assist other Native people!
I have been a general member of ANAMS for a couple years now and I am so excited to now serve as a member of the executive board! I love how this organization brings Native people together and gives us more resources and assistance with getting through medical school. It has been a beautiful way to meet everyone across the country and truly help to build a community with people that I may have never had the chance to interact with in person. I will be serving as the Allied Health Professions Liaison and assisting with recruiting events for Native people in Allied Health professions (vet school, dental school, podiatry school, etc.) I am looking forward to learning how to truly make a difference in this organization! Overall, I simply want to help in any way I can!
Thank you so much for reading! I hope you have a great day ☺
MD-PhD Liaison
Katie Mostoller
Mentorship Liaison
Leo Almero
Bozho! My name is Leonard Almero, and I’m a proud member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. I’m currently a second-year medical student at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, where I’m part of the Tribal Health PRIME program.
Before med school, I participated in the Native American Research Internship (NARI) program, where I worked on cardiology research and helped mentor Native youth interested in science and medicine. Those experiences deepened my commitment to serving Native communities and supporting the next generation of Indigenous physicians.
I’m passionate about pediatric cardiology and community-based medicine, but I’m just as dedicated to helping Native students navigate the road to medical school, from MCAT prep to mentorship and everything in between. I love creating spaces where we can learn, laugh, and lift each other up (bonus points if snacks or Kahoot are involved).
When I’m not in the library or clinic, you’ll probably find me swimming, playing pickleball, hosting board game nights, or yelling at the TV during football season (all in good fun, unless my fantasy team is losing).
I’m excited to continue building community and supporting our future Indigenous healers as part of ANAMS. Feel free to reach out anytime whether it’s about medicine, mentorship, or your best Catan strategy. My contact is leonalmero@ucdavis.edu.
Migwetch!
Policy Director
Chelsea Mina
Policy Director- Elect
Coley Lameman
Yá'át'ééh! My name is Coley Lameman, and I am a first- generation, second-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM). I am a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up on the reservation near Window Rock, AZ. I attended Arizona State University and received my B.S. in Biochemistry. After graduation, I spent two years as an IRTA research fellow at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in Phoenix, AZ before completing my Masters in Biomedical Sciences at UPSOM. I am passionate about improving and advocating for health and wellness in Indigenous and other historically minoritized communities through public health policy, community based-participatory research, and mentorship. I am excited work with ANAMS and serve as the mentorship liaison to support Indigenous students. If you have any question, feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to connecting with you all! Ahéhee'.
DO Outreach
Alyssa Little
Yá'át'ééh! My name is Alyssa Little. I am Diné from Dilcon, Arizona. I grew up in Arizona and South Dakota and enjoy traveling in between my homes to see family. I am a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. I am affiliated with the Urban and Underserved Track with an academic and clinical interest in the intersectionality of Indigenous health, health equity and advocacy, and surgery. My experience includes clinical roles in urology, mobile clinic settings, as well as research on cancer disparities in Native communities. My leadership is driven by a passion for mentorship, promoting more visibility for indigenous students, providing more opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds to surgical exposure, and increasing access to hands-on learning opportunities for medical students. My long-term goal is to pursue a surgical specialty where I can serve medically underserved populations and advance culturally responsive care both in academic and clinical settings. Outside of school, I am deeply interested in traditional Indigenous herbalism and enjoy crafting, sewing, fermenting foods, practicing yoga, traveling, and exploring new coffee shops with her dog, Pluto. Please reach out for any questions or if you are interested in networking.
Tribal College and Universities Outreach
Cyra Lowery
Pre-Health Coordinator
Temerity Bauer
Greetings! My name is Temerity Bauer and I am an enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. I am a third-year medical student at University of California, Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, California. I grew up in several states, including California, Wyoming, and Nevada. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Oregon Robert D. Clark Honors College with a major in biology with honors and a minor in chemistry. I attended the Native American Wy-east Post-Baccalaureate program at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon in 2022. My career goals include working with Native American communities in California to bridge the gap between our communities and medical care. I hope to care for our elders as a neurologist and study the impacts of neurodegenerative diseases on our communities. I am extremely passionate about connecting Native American pre-medical students with resources on how to pursue medicine and providing the tools needed to gain admission into medical school. I am excited to support the next generation of Native American physicians as the Pre-health Coordinator for ANAMS. Feel free to reach out to me at temeritybauer@gmail.com!