HERO DREAMS SHINE is a poetry collection about a Lakota girl navigating the challenges of engineering school. In a world that often overlooks Indigenous existence, poetry became her outlet for self-expression and reflection. As she grappled with the complexities of fluid mechanics and pursued her passion for advocating Indigenous voices in Environmental Engineering, she drew connections that others often overlooked. Through her verses, she explores themes of heroism, dreams, and the importance of stepping into one’s power to truly shine.