Tiffany Clark Receives Distinguished American Indian College Student Award

Tiffany Clark

Published March 16, 2019

PEMBROKE, N.C. — Tiffany Clark, member of the Lumbee Tribe, was awarded the Distinguished American Indian College Student Award at the 44th Annual NC Indian Unity Conference in Raleigh, North Carolian on March 9, 2019. She was nominated by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina as an outstanding college senior.

Tiffany is currently a senior, double majoring in political science and criminal justice with a concentration in pre-law at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. After graduating with her Bachelor’s, Tiffany plans on continuing her education.

Tiffany is always engaged and stays involved as a student at UNC-Pembroke and as a member of the Lumbee Tribe. She’s also a member of the Alpha Pi Omega Sorority. She currently works at the Lumbee Tribe’s Boys and Girls Club as a Youth Coordinator. During her senior year of college, she has been interning with the Lumbee Tribal Government. She is working closely with administration on various projects, especially policy writing.

“I really appreciate the love and support my parents have always given me. They continuously encourage me to pursue my professional goals, continue with my education to be an active member of my community. Also, it is an honor to work with the strong leading women in the administrative department of the Lumbee Tribe. They have given me the opportunity to grow under their leadership and have helped me develop my professional skills. I want to thank the Chairman for believing in my future and allowing his staff to take me under their wings to shape me into a better advocate for the people of this community,” Tiffany expressed.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina recognizes Tiffany’s passion for her community through her dedication, commitment and involvement.

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