McKaylin Peters

McKaylin Peters (she/her) is a citizen of the Menominee Nation from Keshena, Wisconsin. McKaylin is a recent graduate who received her B.S. in Community & Non-profit Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is involved in the Earth Partnership Fellowship as a fellow, focusing on incorporating Menominee language into mental health resources and promoting language representation in the community. McKaylin also takes on the role of the Indigenous Student Programming Intern at the Multicultural Student Center. Her internship gives her the role of a Cultural Organizer United and Strengthening Indigenous Networks (COUSIN) that falls under the NDGNS fellowship.

Her dedication to serving her community, particularly the youth, is evident through her work, advocacy and studies. Recognizing the importance of guidance for the youth, McKaylin seeks to be a beacon of support, drawing from her own experiences of mentorship and community. She feels blessed to have found a nurturing community early in life and is committed to sharing that sense of belonging with others. 

McKaylin is a 2023 Native Youth Grantmaker which is housed under Native Americans in Philanthropy and is sponsored by her tribe. McKaylin’s participation in the Native Youth Grant Makers Program was an opportunity to further empower her community and gain insights into affecting meaningful change. She is honored to represent the Menominee people as Remembering Our Sisters Fellow!

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