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
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!