AARC is excited to announce Cheyenne Kippenberger as the keynote speaker for this year’s conference!

Cheyenne Kippenberger is a proud citizen of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Chilean American. She has served as a cultural goodwill ambassador representing her tribe as a Miss Florida Seminole (2018-2019) and Native and Indigenous peoples globally as Miss Indian World (2019-2021). Cheyenne now serves as a Tribal Liaison across Indian Country and has been recognized as an emerging leader in South Florida. Appointed to the Board of Directors for the World Affairs Council Miami, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building international affairs discourse and public engagement through programming and education, she contributes with her expertise in Tribal Sovereignty and International Indigenous Affairs. With a true passion to uplift future generations and continue her work from her time as the Director of Communications at the Center For Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute, she co-created and co-leads a digital and media literacy program for high school students in Florida. She carries deep passions for education, the environment, mental wellness and cultural preservation. Motivated by these passions, Cheyenne launched her own consulting firm specializing in diplomacy, shifting the narrative of Native and Indigenous people, environmental stewardship through an Indigenous lens, and enhancing Native cultural and historical competency. She has proudly worked with many schools, universities, national NGOs and companies across the United States and globe. Cheyenne is proud of where she comes from, strives for authenticity and to live a healthy life physically, mentally, and spiritually through her community, culture, and teachings.

Connect with Cheyenne online:

• Instagram: @cheyennekippenberger
• Website: com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyennekippenberger/