Leaders of Tomorrow: Misti Saenz-Garcia 

“Through higher education, I strive to become the fullest version of myself—undergoing a transformation much like the butterflies my grandmother wove into every basket that sustained her livelihood. Just as she wove each stitch with care and purpose, my education at NWIC is helping me weave a future—not only for myself, but for the betterment of my community.”

Misti Dawn Saenz-Garcia (Squaxin Island Tribe) 

Tribal Governance and Business Management student 

Scholarships offered by the Northwest Indian College Foundation aim to empower Native students like Misti to achieve their academic and professional goals, give back to their communities, and become leaders within their Tribal nations—fostering long-term social and economic progress.