Meet the Labriola team

Talia Porras

’A:ñi ’añ hab ce:gig Talia Porras, ’añ ha-ñe’okĭ Tohono O’odham Ha-ñe’okĭ.

Hello! My name is Talia Porras, and I am of the Tohono O’odham Nation on my mother’s side and Hispanic on my father’s. I grew up in Chandler, Arizona, with a strong emphasis on my Hispanic roots throughout my childhood. I am a member of ASU in Barrett, The Honors College, majoring in Business Law, with hopes of attending law school and eventually pursuing a career in corporate law. I joined the Labriola Center to learn more about my Indigenous heritage and the Indigenous community at ASU, as well as to meet other Indigenous students on campus. Since working here, I have been exposed to the multitude of events hosted by Labriola and have gained a deeper understanding of what the Indigenous community is like. I am so excited and honored to be a part of this team!

Deshayne Curley

Ya’át’ééh. Shí éí Deshayne Curley yinishyé. Tábąąha nishłį́ dóó Tódíchi’íi’nii báshíshchíín. Bilagáana dashicheii dóó Naneesht’ézhí Táchii’nii dashinálí. Shí éí T’iis Nídeeshgizh dę́ę́’ naashá. K’ad éí Hoozdoh di shighan. Information Technology baa ííníshta’. 

Hello, I am Deshayne Curley. I am Water’s Edge Clan, and born for Bitter Water Clan. My maternal grandfather is white and my paternal grandfather is Zuni-streaked Red Running Into Water Clan. I’m Navajo and from a small town in New Mexico called Newcomb. I am currently majoring in Information Technology, with a focus in Networking. I hope to work towards getting cybersecurity, networking, and various IT certifications so I can eventually work at or own a cybersecurity or networking firm that would lend its support to tribal nations. I first learned about Labriola in high school through the Access ASU INSPIRE program, and ever since then I found Labriola to be a special space for Indigenous students. The community it supports and the spaces it provides create a home away from home, and I wanted to contribute to this space for other students. Labriola was also a space that enforces Indigenous data sovereignty, and that is a practice I value. Labriola also supports one of my biggest hobbies, playing and creating music. Ahéheeʼ.

Colton Jim

Ya'at'ééh shik’éí dóó shidine’é. Shí éí Colton Jim yinishyé. Áshįįhí nishłį́ Naasht’ezhí Tábąąha bashishchiin Tódích’ii’nii éí dashicheii Kinyaa’áanii éí dashinalí. Shí éí Tό Nehelįįh iyisíí naashá ndi Hoozdoodi dashighan k’ad. Computer Science éí baa ííniíshta’.

Hello everyone my name is Colton Jim. I am of the Salt People clan, born for the Zuni Edgewater clan, my maternal grandfather is of the Bitter Water clan, and my paternal grandfather is of the Towering House clan. I am from the Navajo tribe and reside near Tonalea, Arizona. I am a junior, majoring in Computer Science. I want to attain my bachelors, gain experience in the tech-industry before coming back for my masters and choosing a field to specialize in. My ultimate goal is to help enhance software features in my community and surrounding communities and possibly begin teaching younger generations and sharing my experiences. I chose to work at Labriola because I wanted to build upon my traditional and cultural knowledge. I wanted a deeper dive into understanding not just my culture but other cultures whether it be through Labriola events, the books they provide, or connecting with other individuals. I want to explore the correlation between various cultures and generally get a grasp on the similarities and differences Indigenous cultures face. Nevertheless, I am excited to be a part of Labriola and look forward to contributing to the culture Labriola has built. A fun fact about me is that I love the outdoors and strive to be active whether it be through hiking, biking, or running. Ahxé’hee.

Myacedes Miller

Yá’ át’ééh! Shí éí Myacedes Miller yinishyé. Kinłichíí’níí nishłį́, Tódich'ii'nii báshíshchíín, 'Áshįįhi dashicheiii, Naakai Dine’é dashinálí. Hello! My name is Myacedes Miller I am Redhouse clan born for the Bitterwater Clan. My maternal grandfather is from the Salt people, and my paternal grandfather is from the Mexican clan. I grew up in Lechee, Arizona and during high school moved to Gilbert, Az. I am a Junior here at ASU majoring in Organizational leadership with an emphasis in project management. I joined the Labriola center because I did a fellowship with the Community Driven Archives here at ASU and was introduced to Labriola. I immediately resonated with the initiative of Labriola and enjoyed learning about indigenous librarianship and archival practices. I’m also passionate about working within the indigenous community. A fun fact about me is that I love karaoke. 

Falcon Reed

Ya'at'ééh shik’éí dóó shidine’é. Shí éí Falcon Tas Reed yinishyé. Kinłichíí’níí nishłį́ Shoshone bashishchiin Tséníjikiní éí dashicheii Akimel O’odham éí dashinalí. Hello everyone! My name is Falcon Tas Reed. I am Red House clan, born for Shoshone, my maternal grandfather is of the Honey Combed Rock People clan and and my paternal grandfather is Gila River O'odham. I am majoring in Psychology. I want to pursue research to understand how to improve indigenous health and lives. Specifically, to shift disparate mental health outcomes. 

Isabell Rodriguez

Yá’ át’ééh! Shí éí Isabell Rodriguez yinishyé. ‘Ashįįhíí nishłi, Naakai Dine’é báshíshchíín, Tł’iziłání dashicheii, Naakai Dine’é dashinálí. Apache Junction déé’ naashá. Ákótéego Diné asdzáán nishłí

Hello! My name is Isabell Rodriguez! I am from the Salt people clan born for the Mexican clan, my maternal grandfather is from the Many Goats clan, and my paternal grandfather is from the Mexican clan. I am a part of the Navajo Nation, but grew up in Apache Junction, Arizona. I am studying Biological Sciences, focusing on genetics and cell biology, and minoring in American Indian Studies. I joined Labriola to feel more connected to the indigenous community here at ASU and I am so glad I get to help with that!