-Keeping it Local & Giving Back-

Age: 19

Hometown: Missoula, MT

Platform Issue: Healing Through Heritage: Advocating Mental Wellness

Talent: Native American Fancy Shawl Dance

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Scholastic Ambition: To attend the University of Montana’s Honors Program, earn a Master’s degree, and later a Doctorate in Psychology to become a Psychologist

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Interesting Fact: Khi has attended more than 10 different schools, plays college basketball at Olympic College, and is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, also affiliated with the Nez Perce and Blackfeet Tribes.

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About Khi: 

Our 25th Miss Silverdale, Khi, is resilient, considerate, and genuine. A student at Olympic College working toward an Associates in Psychology, she is also a dedicated athlete, balancing college basketball with her studies and part-time work. Her leadership and perseverance were evident early on, earning recognition as First-Team All-League and Super Six in high school basketball, as well as a scholarship to continue playing at the collegiate level.

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Khi’s platform, Healing Through Heritage: Advocating Mental Wellness, reflects both her cultural pride and her personal journey. Having faced significant life challenges—including generational trauma, her parents’ divorce, and the loss of her first sibling—she has developed a deep passion for mental health advocacy. Certified as a Mental Health Ambassador, she hopes to raise awareness about resilience within Indigenous communities while encouraging others to embrace their own healing journeys. By sharing her story and uplifting the voices of those whose stories were silenced, Khi aims to inspire strength, connection, and hope.

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Carrying forward the teachings of her Northern Cheyenne, Nez Perce, and Blackfeet heritage, Khi brings authenticity, compassion, and determination to all she does. She looks forward to representing Silverdale with honor while working alongside Miss Poulsbo and Miss Kitsap to make a meaningful impact in the community.