MEMBERS AT LARGE
Member-At-Large - West
Buddy Kalanikumupa'a Seto-Myers
Welina mai! 'O Dayton “Buddy” Kalanikumupa'a Seto-Myers ko'u inoa. I am a Kanaka ‘Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) graduate of Stanford University with a BA honors in Human Biology and a minor in Native American Studies. I am currently a first year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). At UWSOM, I am a member of the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) and the UWSOM Center for Indigenous Health. In tandem, I am a researcher for the University of Washington’s Ola Pasifika Lab (director Dr. Michael Spencer) and the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (directors Dr. Michelle Johnson-Jennings and Dr. Teresa Evans-Campbell). My interests are centered on the development and implementation of culturally grounded healthcare for diaspora/displaced/urban Indigenous patients.
Member-At-Large - West
Mateo Perez
Member-At-Large - West
Joaquin Sais
Member-At-Large - West
Steven Jump
ᎣᏏᏲ ᏂᎦᏓ. My name is Steven Jump and I’m a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. I grew up in Santa Paula, California and now attend the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine as part of the Transforming Indigenous Doctor Education (PRIME-TIDE) program. I attended Dartmouth College and majored in both Environmental and Native American Studies. Before medical school, I worked as a medical assistant and public health associate at the Seattle Indian Health Board in Seattle, WA. At UCSD, I’ve been involved in our local ANAMS chapter, lead our Family Medicine student interest group and volunteer in our student-run free clinic and just across the border as part of the Health Frontiers in Tijuana program. When not studying, you can find me running, beading or cooking. Feel free to reach me at sjump@health.ucsd.edu.
Member-At-Large - West
Kate Kouplen
My name is Kate Kouplen, and I am a proud citizen of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. I am currently a second-year medical student at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. I grew up in Tulsa, OK, and graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University, earning a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience and Microbiology. My aspirations center around practicing medicine in areas with significant Native populations, where I can contribute to equitable and quality healthcare. I am honored to serve as the ANAMS Member-at-Large for the West region and welcome anyone to contact me anytime via anams1975@gmail.com —I’m always eager to connect, collaborate, and support others.
Member-At-Large - Central
Michael Shukis
Member-At-Large - Central
Caitlin Wanic
Aanii – My name is Caitlin Wanic and I am an enrolled member of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Ojibwe). I am a first year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. I grew up on my reservation in Bay Mills, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In 2021, I graduated from Dartmouth College with degrees in Native American Studies and Studio Art. I am interested in pursuing Family Medicine as a specialty because I have the most experience in my tribal clinic, but I am open to other specialties as I progress through my medical education. I am leaning toward Family Medicine because I enjoy the longitudinal aspect of care and building trusting physician-patient relationships. No matter what specialty I end up in, I plan to serve Indigenous people and increase Native representation in medicine by mentoring tribal youth who are interested in becoming physicians. Miigwech!
Member-At-Large - Central
Graham Grisedale
Hello everyone my name is Graham Grisedale and I am a member of the Cherokee Nation. I am originally from California, but moved to Kansas to attend Benedictine College where I graduated in 2022. In my time there, I studied biology with minors in chemistry and Spanish while playing baseball. I took a gap year working as a CNA before starting medical school at Creighton University. I am currently an M2 and interested in rural medicine although undecided on specialty. In my free time I enjoy fishing, golf, and any sports! I am looking forward to supporting the mission and goals of ANAMS this year as a central region member at large. Please reach out with any questions to gtgrisedale@yahoo.com.
Member-At-Large - East
Taylor Wallace
Member-At-Large - South
Chyna Chupco
Stonko! My name is Chyna Chupco and I am an OMS-II at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cherokee Nation campus) in Tahlequah, OK. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Northeastern State University which is also located in Tahlequah, OK. I descend from Mvskoke people and I am a proud member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. My interests include Indigenous representation in healthcare and advocacy for our people in healthcare settings. I am honored to be a part of an organization that shares the same goal. Feel free to contact me at (chyna.chupco@okstate.edu). Mvto!
Member-At-Large - South
Cheyenne Grubbs
Hi! My name is Cheyenne (she/her), and I belong to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma! I grew up in northeast Texas and graduated from UT-Austin. I am a MS3 at UT Southwestern and serve as co-president for our local ANAMS chapter. I am currently interested in child and adolescent psychiatry, rheumatology, and family medicine! I love being outside, traveling, cooking, playing sports, and spending time with my family and friends! Please message me with any thoughts, questions, or ideas at cheyenne.grubbs@utsouthwestern.edu!