Geraldine Goes In Center grew up in the town of Pine Ridge. Her parents are Eva and Nathaniel Witt and she belongs to the "Lips (Pute) Camp tiospaye". Goes In Center is an ina (mother) and an unchi (grandmother).

When Goes In Center was 18 yrs old she joined in the US Army and served from 1974-1982. Goes In Center has a bachelors degree in human services from Oglala Lakota College. Currently, she makes and sells wasna, a traditional food of the Lakota people. "I considers myself a natural entrepreneur and permanently enrolled in the school of hard knocks."

When making wasna, Goes In Center is very respectful and makes it with pride. In honor of her ancestors Goes In Center makes an offering to the spirits every time she makes wasna. "I am very thankful and grateful to have this opportunity and appreciate the support from my friends and family."