#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.
Happy American Indian Heritage Month! We’re excited to highlight Chase Hobson (Yurok, Hoopa, Modoc, Klamath; Elk Valley Rancheria) as this week’s #AISSLobo! Chase is pursuing a Law degree along with a Law and Indigenous Peoples Program (LIPP) certificate. He calls both Salt Lake City, Utah and Crescent City, California home and once he’s completed his program, will return to Elk Valley to give back to his Tribe and the rest of Indian Country. He’s externed for the Honorable David Urias at the Federal District Court for the state of New Mexico and is involved at UNM as the President of the Native American Law Student Association (NALSA), the Student Articles Editor of The Tribal Law Journal, and the Area 2 Representative for the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA). Additionally, he served as an Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake Board Member and continues to serve on the Budget, Enrollment, and Education Committees for the Elk Valley Rancheria and as a Board Member of Indigenous Health And Wellness Connections (IHAWC). Chase gets his studying in at the UNM School of Law Library and the secret NALSA cave, and likes to spend time relaxing at home, playing golf, and trying to figure out how to use his laser cutter. When asked about something from his background that he’s proud of, Chase shared that he comes from a long line of warriors and strong advocates. Case in point:, his grandma, Marie Norris, founded the Organization of the Forgotten American, and was a key figure in the restoration of the Klamath Tribe, so it’s not surprising that being an overall exemplary human being is what Chase strives to follow. He shares these words with the Lobo community: “You can do it!!” Thank you, Chase, for allowing us to share a bit about you; we’re humbled to have you on our campus, making waves, and representing your community.
