Institutional Membership
Institutional Membership
Partnering for Progress, Transparency, and Indigenous Student Success
We Are Healers (WAH) partners with universities, medical schools, and health sciences programs that are actively committed to listening to Native students, improving campus climate, and expanding pathways into health professions.
The WAH Institutional Commitment Framework
Not a Rubber Stamp. A Roadmap for Transformation.
Being a WAH Member Institution doesn't mean your campus is flawless. It means your leadership is transparent, accountable, and dedicated to continuous improvement.
When your institution joins the We Are Healers network, you gain access to direct student insights, specialized equity tools, and strategic consulting designed to help you build an environment where Native scholars don't just matriculate, they thrive.
Key Member Pillars
- Data Informed Accountability
Gain access to aggregated, anonymized student feedback and climate metrics from the WAH University Rating System. Understand where your strengths lie and where Native students report needing more support.
2. Actionable Consulting & Guidance
Receive customized toolkits, strategic advisement, and actionable recommendations to strengthen recruitment, retention, and Tribal community relationships.
3. Authentic Visibility & Storytelling
Show prospective Native applicants that your institution is actively investing in culturally responsive education, featured across WAH media channels and student networks.