#AISSLobo
The American Indian Student Services’ #AISSLobo highlights students from across the UNM American Indian community on the AISS social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Lauren Tenorio (Hopi) is from Laguna Pueblo, NM and is this week’s #AISSLobo! She recently served as the 2024 American Indian Summer Bridge Program Residential Advisor; through this position she was able to support & mentor Indigenous first-year students as they adjusted to their lives as #UNM college students. Lauren’s leadership skill development continues through her involvement in the AISS Ambassador Program where she’s able to build her campus network, expand her professional skills, and assist with Indigenous student recruitment. She’s a sophomore and is majoring in Film and Digital Arts 📽. Lauren shares that she was inspired watching Ke Huy Quan’s career and seeing his dream come true, this convinced her to pursue a career in the film industry. With her #Lobo education, she plans to be a film director or an editor. Her ultimate dream is to become first female Native American to win Best Director at the Oscars! A few fun facts about Lauren: she knows tons of random movie facts (so invite her along to your next trivia night!), her fav animal are cats 🐈, and she loves Lana Del Rey 🎵🎙🎧! Her hero is Robin Williams, she sees him as a caring, loving, and funny person and she strives to be the same and make people laugh. When she’s got time to relax, Lauren enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, reading, and drawing. She also likes spending time with friends at Round 1. On campus, you’ll find her at her favorite study spots – Zimmerman Library and the Fine Arts Library. Lauren is happy to be a UNM Fine Arts student because the department has a lot of great opportunities and she likes being at UNM because it’s close to home. She likes being near her hometown of Laguna Pueblo since it allows her flexibility to quickly travel back to her community to help with traditional events. Keeping her motivated are her mother, grandparents, and friends. To help motivate others, Lauren encourages her fellow #Lobos with this message: “You can do whatever you set your mind to. As long as you have a want or a will, you can accomplish anything!” Congrats to this outstanding Lobo! #GoLobos #NativesInHigherEducation #AISSUNM #FineArts
