Serina Fast Horse

Portland

Serina Fast Horse (Lakota & Blackfeet) is a lifelong member and emerging leader of the Indigenous community of Portland. With a foundation of interdisciplinary studies in Community Development and Indigenous Nations Studies, she holds a rounded worldview that prioritizes community-focused and relational approaches. As the owner of Kimimela Consulting, Serina works to cultivate transformative relationships that address social and ecological needs through collaborative relationships between Indigenous communities and regional agencies. She also serves as a program co-director for the Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University where she supports the delivery of Tribal relations programming and technical assistance to Tribes and Indigenous-led community organizations.