Traditional Counselor

Gentle Ironhawk Shelter

Background

Monument Valley, UT; Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education (University of Utah), Master of Public Health in American Indian Public Health (North Dakota State University); Dine (Navajo) tribe

NDSU Specialization 

American Indian Public Health

How did the NDSU MPH prepare you for the workforce? 

NDSU MPH gave me the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively plan and develop a tribal community wellness program.

Current position

Traditional Counselor at Gentle Ironhawk Shelter and pursing a Masters of Social Work degree

How are you impacting the health of your region? 

Tribal representation that was not initially there