#AISSLobo
The American Indian Student Services’ #AISSLobo highlights students from across the UNM community on the AISS social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
We’re kicking off this week with Zane Rosette (Chippewa-Cree) as our #AISSLobo! He is from Rocky Boy, MT where he and his family frequently return to take part in ceremonies and give their children opportunities to know who they are. Zane is in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program and he is the current Executive Director of the Native American Community Academy (NACA) in Albuquerque. His goals are to make his wife, children, parents, siblings, and tribe proud while advancing Indigenous education and strengthening community-centered school systems. He shares the following, “I am grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and serve through education. My hope is that students, especially those from Indigenous and underrepresented communities, see that their stories, identities, and communities are strengths. Education can be a powerful tool for healing, growth, and change when it is grounded in purpose and used in service of others.”
Zane stays busy; he has researched the success indicators of students at NACA and has done coaching for the Boys & Girls Club, Bernalillo County Sports, and YMCA. When it’s time to get studying, he likes to do so either in his office or at home where he can be surrounded by his children. His motivations are his family and people and he’s inspired by people who put others first. Zane shares these words with the Lobo community, “Stay rooted in who you are, and use education to serve.” We’re very grateful to have the opportunity to share a few words about Zane, a person who strives to make a difference in his community and who is committed to ensuring educational systems truly serve the communities they’re meant to support.
