Mr. Younker worked for over 20 years in Native Youth education;  he worked 19-years for the Oregon College of Art and Craft as the Journeys in Creativity Youth in Exploration of Native Art, Camp Director with youth from the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim.  He is a graduate of Oregon State University in Fine Arts. He also serves on a number of regional boards, including The Evergreen State Longhouse Community Advisory Board and an esteemed international woodcarver and artist. He is now serving as the Changing Currents: Youth Tribal Water Summit Project Coordinator.  He is the Summit’s primary contact, director, and coordinator.  Mr. Younker is a citizen of the Coquille Indian Tribe.