Annie Ferguson is an enrolled member of the Native Village of Ouzinkie, Alaska. She grew up in Snohomish, Washington, spending her summers in Ouzinkie with her grandmother and extended family. Annie earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a concentration in Environmental Health and a minor in Global Health from Montana State University. Before medical school, she worked with the International Association on Indigenous Aging, where she helped create culturally appropriate materials promoting healthy aging and contributed to the development of Dementia Friends for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. Passionate about health equity and Indigenous health, Annie conducted research to inform policy decisions regarding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of traditional health practices. She looks forward to continuing this work throughout her residency. Outside of medicine, Annie enjoys camping, running, and spending time outdoors. Following in her father’s footsteps, she is also a certified whitewater raft guide!