#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.
Let's hear it for our next #AISSLobo, Taryn Aguilar (San IIdefonso Pueblo & Diné)! 👏🏽 Taryn is a junior majoring in English with a Political Science minor. Her higher ed journey started at Sul Ross State University and she’s aiming to graduate from UNM next academic year! Upon graduation, she plans to apply for Officer Training School to become a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Air Force and pursue Law School at #UNM. 🐺🐾 Taryn’s interests in land dispossession and water issues within tribal communities fuels her dream to open her own law firm specializing in Indian Law. Her impressive background includes participating in Princeton University’s Summer Policy Academy, where she deepened her understanding of public policy and law. She interned with the Santa Fe Indian School Superintendent and currently works for Yellowbird Consulting LLC. Taryn is grateful for the San IIdefonso Pueblo Scholarship, which she’s continuously received to support her education. This Fall, she’s looking forward to participating in the National Student Exchange program where she’ll get to explore taking courses at another institution! On campus, you’ll find her studying at Hi Boba or Zimmerman Library. 📚 When she’s not in class, Taryn loves staying connected to her roots through traditional activities in San IIdefonso Pueblo. She also enjoys playing basketball, traveling, working out, & sipping on boba. Fun fact: she’s a former college basketball player and won one of the AISS Break for the Ball basketball tournaments! Taryn credits her parents as her heroes, recognizing all the sacrifices they’ve made to support her and her sister. Her advice to fellow Lobos: “Step outside your comfort zone and try new things. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes—it’s the only way to learn and grow!” #NativeExcellence #LoboPride #FutureLeader #LawGoals
