Mica Standing Soldier (Oglala Lakota) is the National Program Manager, Strategic Recruitment & Partnerships at Advance Native Political Leadership. She steers the creation of partnership strategies to build a recruitment pipeline for Native Leadership Institute programs and leads the development of impactful community partnership programs to identify rising Native leaders across the country.
Mica believes in the power of collective action. Her background in strategic organizing and advocacy is rooted in anti-racism and centering community needs. She is guided by principles of Black and Indigenous feminism, and prioritizes equitable representation of diverse voices in leadership roles.
Mica holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She currently lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her partner and their large cat. Mica loves horror movies, creative projects, and exploring the city with friends.