Tiana ("Wakebebasketweaver") is the daughter of Kimberly and Tyrone Lopes, and the granddaughter of Bernice and Walter Gonsalves, Karen Lopes, and Larry Dove. She has four siblings: brothers Jordan, Edwin, the late Tyrone, Jr., and sister Talease.
Tiana’s priorities as Powwow Princess include representing the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe at events in a positive light. She hopes that other Nations will better understand the proud history of her Tribe. Tiana also hopes to encourage her fellow Wampanoag students to stay in school and pursue their goals.
Tiana is a former member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Youth Council and is a competitive fancy dancer. She has worked part-time at Plimoth Plantation as an interpreter
A resident of Marstons Mills on Cape Cod, Tiana is a junior at Barnstable High School, where she enjoys English and Science classes. After completing high school, Tiana plans to attend college and study nursing with the hopes of becoming a registered nurse in a maternity center.