Shannon O’Loughlin

Shannon O’Loughlin is a lawyer and citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, currently serving as the CEO of the Association on American Indian Affairs. With a long history of advocacy for Native American rights, she focuses on challenging federal policies that threaten the sovereignty and welfare of Native tribes. O’Loughlin's work emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of human rights and the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, particularly in the context of the Trump administration's policies, which she fears may lead to further colonial practices and violations of human dignity.