Dr. Lala Forrest (she/they) is a resident physician at Yale University School of Medicine specializing in psychiatry with a deep interest in psychotherapy, trauma, and addiction. A dedicated advocate for Indigenous health, Dr. Forrest is proud member of the Pit River Tribe and has a steadfast commitment to advancing holistic approaches to health and well-being. As a co-founder of the Indigenous School of Medicine and an At-Large Director for the Association of American Indian Physicians, Dr. Forrest works to advance tribal self-determination within the community and institutional spaces. Through her work, Dr. Forrest aims to uplift Indigenous knowledge systems and challenge settler-colonial frameworks in health that perpetuate harm against marginalized communities. Rooted in the understanding that health is holistic and relational, Dr. Forrest combines clinical training, academic expertise, lived experience, and a visionary approach to drive positive change for Indigenous peoples and communities.