Ammilyn, Fond du Lac band of Minnesota Chippewa and Cheyenne River Sioux, enrolled in Takoda GED program after leaving a suburban Twin Cities high school, where she at times felt unwelcome and grappled with mental health challenges.
Today, GED in hand, Ammilyn credits the attention she received from LeeAnn at Takoda for her diploma. “She kept in touch, making sure I was okay and encouraging me. She believed in me, and that gave me faith.”
“Five years from now? I plan to be meeting new people and working in the medical field,” Ammilyn says. “All doors are open.”
After losing her son, Christine turned her grief into advocacy and worked to create change for others. With support from American Indian OIC, she rebuilt her confidence, found meaningful work, and continues to make a difference by helping others through difficult times.
This month, we proudly celebrate Dr. Joe Hobot, President and CEO of American Indian OIC, as he marks 20 years of dedicated service to our organization and community. From his beginnings as a classroom teacher to leading AIOIC’s continued growth, Joe has helped expand educational opportunities, strengthen our organization, and advance our mission of serving the urban Indigenous community.
Kyla’s journey is shaped by resilience, determination, and a passion for helping others. As a Youth Career Counselor at American Indian OIC, she is dedicated to empowering participants and connecting them with opportunities to achieve their goals.
