Ané was born in Eastern Oregon, and spent her childhood living in Michoacán, Oregon and Arizona. She has a long history in activism as a student, and served in several university and nonprofit boards. She is most passionate about advocating for low income students of color in the K-12 pipeline and in higher education. She is a multitalented leader that specializes in the intersection of equity and inclusion, learning, and technology. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Oregon State University, and her Masters in Higher Education from Indiana University. Currently she is working with native leaders and nonprofits to digitize indigenous history and storytelling.
Quote: “When I first entered the U.S. school system, I saw how we were treated differently. My teachers were not as engaged with my learning in school like my Mexican teachers. I was placed in ESL with all the other brown kids, and they called it good. I felt excluded, and turned towards books and libraries to teach myself English, history, and science. I knew I was smart, and books always accepted me for who I was. I’ve learned more about everything from reading independently and community storytelling than participating in the public school system.”