A native of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sarracina Littlebird is an Environmental Biology major and Dance concentrator at Columbia. Inspired by her American Indian background, she seeks to protect the rights and cultures of Native peoples living in the United States. Concerned with the sustainable management of natural resources and the legal frameworks that support such endeavors, Sarracina will pursue a J.D. and found a public interest law firm dedicated to championing the rights of Native peoples and their communities.  Her previous work experience in these areas includes scientific research with the Environment Division of the Bureau of Reclamation and paralegal work with a special emphasis on Indian Law.