Indica Simpson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies at the University of New Mexico (UNM), with a focus on conflict, peace, and diplomacy in Asia and the Middle East. In addition, she completed a minor in Arabic, a certificate in Peace and Justice Studies, an honors designation, and graduated summa cum laude in 2022.

While at UNM, Indica became involved with the Refugee and Immigrant Well-being Project during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading her to an Americorps Public Ally internship at Albuquerque Public Schools’ Refugee and Newcomer Supports Program. She joined the UVNR team in the spring of 2023, also became a certified mediator through the UNM Law School in the Spring of 2024, and a certified community health worker during the summer of 2024.

Originally from Fallon, Nevada, Indica is dedicated to empowering advocacy within communities and creating equitable resources.