We are thrilled that Chelbie agreed to speak with our group via Zoom. If you are a member of Mt. Hood Cherokees you will receive the Zoom link with the meeting reminder. Please contact the MHC Council if you have questions.

Chelbie Turtle, 22, is from Park Hill, Oklahoma, and is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is a senior at Northeastern State University pursuing a double major in political science and criminal justice. She is a member of the NSU Honors Program, the Northeastern Student Government Association where she serves as Student Body President, and the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women, among other campus and community organizations.

Chelbie recently completed her year of service as Miss Cherokee 2021-2022, is a former President of the Cherokee Nation Tribal YouthCouncil from 2017-2021, and is a 2022 recipient of UNITY’s 25 Under 25 award for her platform, Cultural Sovereignty: The Value of Knowing Your Nation.

She enjoys basket weaving, pottery, playing traditional Cherokee games, and volunteering within her community. Upon completing her undergraduate studies, Chelbie intends to further her education by pursuing a Juris Doctor degree and plans to continue serving Indian Country throughout her career.