This is black and white portrait of Amanda with her hair down, she’s smiling and not looking at the camera. She’s wearing a kokum scarf , square earrings, a jean jacket, with a black shirt that reads “Strong Resilient Indigenous”. Image Credit- Teri S-Y

Amanda Squiemphen-Yazzie is a passionate advocate for Indigenous and underserved communities, deeply committed to advancing social change through culturally grounded leadership. She is Wasco, Navajo, Yakama, and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Warm Springs, Amanda’s upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of community and resilience. 

She holds an Associate’s degree from Portland Community College, and both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from Portland State University, with a concentration in Practice and Leadership with Communities and Organizations. Amanda has a diverse background in community organizing, public policy, environmental and water rights and Indigenous advocacy.

Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her strategic leadership in campaign management, coalition-building, and project development. She is committed to amplifying the voices and addressing the needs of underserved populations, ensuring that their rights and opportunities for growth are at the forefront of her work.

Amanda is wearing white shirt with long black hair down her back, she is standing in front of a large crowd of people holding a microphone and phone. They’re all sitting down looking in her direction. Image Credit: Candice J.

Amanda is wearing white shirt with long black hair down her back, she is standing in front of a large crowd of people holding a microphone and phone. They’re all sitting down looking in her direction. Image Credit: Candice J.

Amanda is wearing a black leggings, a black sweater and grey jacket over with her right fist in the air. She is standing in front a large mural that reads “Be a Guardian, Vote.” The painting is an Indigenous woman in her red regalia holding a fan of

Amanda is wearing a black leggings, a black sweater and grey jacket over with her right fist in the air. She is standing in front a large mural that reads “Be a Guardian, Vote.” The painting is an Indigenous woman in her red regalia holding a fan of eagle feathers, with a red hand print over her mouth. Image Credit: Lafaele T.

Multnomah Education Service District

MESD, encompasses eight public school districts across the Multnomah County; Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, Reynolds, Corbett, Gresham-Barlow, Portland Public, and Riverdale. See a full detailed map here. “Multnomah Education Service District is an educational cooperative that provides a wide variety of programs and services on a regional basis to school districts in Multnomah County and beyond. MESD is one of 19 ESDs in Oregon” (MESD)..

Image description: This is a photo of eight public school districts across Multnomah County; going clockwise around the map starting on the left- is Portland, Parkrose, Reynolds, Corbett, Gresham Barlow, Centennial, David Douglas, and Riverdale.

Image description: This is a photo of eight public school districts across Multnomah County; going clockwise around the map starting on the left- is Portland, Parkrose, Reynolds, Corbett, Gresham Barlow, Centennial, David Douglas, and Riverdale.