Jalen Harvey is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, a descendant of the Pueblo of Acoma, and affiliates herself with the Hopi tribe. Jalen is a recent graduate from Sunnyslope High School, where she graduated with an Advanced Diploma. She is a sophomore at the Paradise Valley Community College, where she plans to major in Elementary Education. Jalen is a former Secretary and Western Area Representative to the National UNITY Council (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Executive Committee. Along with holding her responsibilities with UNITY, she has also been an active member for the past four consecutive years with the F.I.N.A.L (Future Inspired Native American Leaders) Youth Council at the Phoenix Indian Center, where she held the positions of Community Service Co-Chairperson, Executive Vice-President, and the Executive President. Currently, Jalen is also a former Student Board of Director member for the In His Spirit Non-profit organization. She is a strong advocate who is passionate about addressing Cultural Preservation and finding more opportunities for Indigenous Youth within her region. She strongly encourages and supports Youth involvement within their Tribal communities and local governments. Jalen has found a balance between modern city life and the reservation and continues to practice her traditional ceremonies, as well as continue to be a positive role model to her family and peers.