Heidi K. Brandow (Diné & Kānaka Maoli) is a versatile artist whose work prioritizes the inclusion of Indigenous people and perspectives in the creation of ethical and sustainable forms of artistic expression. Alongside co-founding the Harvard Indigenous Design Collective, which champions design by and for Indigenous communities as an integral component of design fields' history, theory, and practice, Heidi also serves as the Associate Director of Communications at First Peoples Fund. She is also an educator at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Heidi serves in an advisory capacity to museums and cultural institutions in assisting Indigenous communities in reclaiming ownership and control of their cultural heritage and archives. With an educational background spanning the Institute of American Indian Arts, Istanbul Technical University's Industrial Design program, and a Master of DesignStudies from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Brandow's artistic vision and expertise extend across multiple disciplines and mediums.