Wandie Valesquez

Wandie Velasquez, BA

Indigenous Student Advisor

Expertise and experience

Wandie Velasquez, BA

Areas of Expertise

Provides culturally responsive advising and holistic support for Indigenous students across programs.
Promotes Indigenous student success, retention, and well-being through advocacy and community connection.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and Indigenous Strategies to create inclusive, supportive learning environments.
Supports culturally grounded programming and events that celebrate Indigenous identity and achievement.
Builds relationships that honor Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, and being within post-secondary settings.

Related Professional Experience

Built and maintained meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leadership to strengthen educational partnerships.
Promoted post-secondary opportunities for Indigenous learners through outreach, presentations, and community engagement.
Supported student recruitment initiatives by developing trust-based connections with families, Elders, and community representatives.
Collaborated with internal departments to ensure recruitment strategies reflected Indigenous values, perspectives, and priorities.
Acted as a bridge between communities and the institution to support culturally respectful engagement and access to education.