Dr. Hugh Burnam, Hode'nhyahä:dye', is Mohawk, Wolf Clan from the Onondaga Nation. Hugh serves as an Assistant Professor of Oncology in the Department for Indigenous Cancer Health at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he researches health disparities related to cancer in Indigenous communities. In his role, Dr. Burnam works to support the ARCH program (Akwesasne Research Center for Health), including supporting Mohawk youth internship programs for high school and college students, and conducts independent research on health disparities and cancer in Indigenous communities. Dr. Burnam serves as the Chair of the Native American Indian Education Association of New York State (NAIEA/NY), and he recently won a board seat with the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). Hugh works alongside Native communities to support and advocate for Indigenous education and Indigenous rights locally and nationally. Hugh received his doctorate from the Cultural Foundations of Education program at Syracuse University, his master's degree in Adult Education from Buffalo State University, and his bachelor's degree in Individualized Studies (Ethnic and Minority Studies) from Buffalo State University. Hugh loves spending time with his family, especially his two sons, the inspiration for his work.