Celeste Whitewolf, JD, of Tigard, OR, is a Stage III breast cancer survivor diagnosed in August 1998. She is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla and volunteer Director of the Native People's Circle of Hope, a coalition of native cancer survivors and supporters. She is also a non-practicing attorney.

Ms. Whitewolf is the northwest representative to the Inter-Cultural Cancer Coalition. She is a past member of the National Cancer Institute/Director's Consumer Liaison Group, the American Indian/Alaska Native Advisory Council to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. and Oregon Partnership for Cancer Control. She is a national advocate for Native American cancer survivors.