Meet the Team
Jennifer Randall (she/her)
I am an archivist and librarian currently residing in the Charleston, South Carolina metro-area. I am an enrolled member of the Waccamaw People of South Carolina. I strongly Believe in promoting access to information for all individuals and by such, strongly believe in the decolonization and Indigenizing of traditional archival and library standards and protocols.
In addition to library science, I am also passionate about ethnobotany. I love spending time foraging and hiking in the forest with my family.
Unmai M. Arokiasamy (they/them)
I am a Two-Spirit Lumbee. After taking a class on Critical Race Theory my senior year at Appalachian State University in 2019, my life took on a new meaning. After graduating from ASU, I began to pursue a connection with my relatives, ancestors, and homelands.
In 2022, I began my studies (once again) at UNCP and began to immerse myself in history and culture through university and community engagement. I completed my second bachelor’s in American Indian Studies with a minor in Creative Writing from UNCP in December 2024.
At UNCP, I worked to understand oral histories of Lumbee Elders through the R.E.A.C.H. Program to begin to build an archive with the Lumbee Tribe. I worked to create collaborative relationships with the university, the Lumbee tribal government, and most importantly the community to work towards the goals of autonomy and self-determination for the Lumbee people. In all I do, I strive to be a good relative and share the knowledge I have been privileged to receive.
Terry Beyer (he/him/they/theirs)
I am a writer and librarian in Charleston, South Carolina where I lead a team in developing programs to promote literacy, wellness, and belonging to the local community. I served in the Marines for 9 years where I worked in logistics and planning. I left the service in 2015 to pursue my education and have attained at Masters of Information and Library Science from the University of South Carolina. I will complete my Masters of Legal Studies in Indigenous Law from the University of Oklahoma, in spring of 2026.
I am an enrolled member with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, from Northern Michigan.
My time in the Marines and my experience as a librarian has taught me both the importance and power of having a community that cares about its members. I believe that we are all one tribe and when we support one of us, we support all of us.
Dominique Burleson (she/her)
I’m Dominique Burleson, an Indigenous author, educator, international keynote speaker, and freelance writer, proudly representing the Lumbee Tribe. As the founder of Paperbacks & Frybread Co., I’m passionate about uplifting diverse voices and helping people decolonize their bookshelves through my online bookstore and community events.
I’m also a student at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, pursuing a degree in American Indian Studies with a minor in Public Administration. My work extends into curriculum development, where I create decolonized homeschool resources, and I regularly speak on Indigenous storytelling, representation, and advocacy.
David Oxendine (he/him)
I am a cultural anthropologist with an M.A. from the University of Denver, with experience in museums, archives, historical sites, and nonprofits, reflecting my dedication to preserving cultural heritage and driving societal impact.
As an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, I am committed to Indigenous advocacy, amplifying Native voices in cultural institutions, and fostering collaboration through tribal consultations, cultural collections management, and educational outreach.
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