Crystal Lepscier (Waeqsapāēhketukiw)

Crystal Lepscier (Waqsepāēhketukiw) is an enrolled member of the Little Shell Band of Chippewa of Montana. Her mother is enrolled Stockbridge-Munsee and father (kaeh nap) is enrolled Menominee, making her a direct descendant of both Wisconsin tribal communities. Her primary role at UWGB is to serve as the First Nations Student Success Coordinator, which means she strives to serve and support First Nations students on campus. She does this work by meeting with students to address their needs, creating programming that will support First Nations students interests and success, partnering throughout the University with various departments to build infrastructure designed with the needs of First Nations students in mind, and establishing and maintaining relationships with local tribal communities. Crystal earned both her Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (2011) and her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art (2005) from UW-Madison. She recently completed the UWGB First Nations Education Doctorate program, earning her Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in May 2022. Her dissertation title is: Listening for the Canaries: Addressing Racial Battle Fatigue in First Nations Students in Higher Education. Crystal, her husband Justin and their two children reside in Shawano WI. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, beading, and spending time with family.