Mark Bonnin is a father, husband and software engineer living in Melbourne, Florida. He is a great-great grandson of Zitkala-Ša. Throughout his upbringing, Mark was taught the significance and privilege of his Native American ancestry from an early age. After attending college at Florida State University, he started his career in Central Florida where he has lived for over 20 years. Mark enjoys spending time with his loving wife Sarah and two children, traveling, bike riding, and playing board games with friends.