CURRICULUM VITAE
SHAWN LEE SECATERO, Ph.D.
Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy
Hokona Hall 388 MSC05 3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, N.M. 87131-0001
(505) 277-6018 [email protected]
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ph.D.
May 2009
University of New Mexico
Major: Language, Literacy, and Socio-Cultural Studies (Education)
Proposed Dissertation Study: “Beneath our sacred minds, hands, and hearts;
Stories of persistence and success among American Indian graduate students”
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Anne Calhoon, University of New Mexico College of
Education, Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies.
Graduated with Distinction.
Ed.S.
May 2006
University of New Mexico
Major: Educational Leadership & Administrative Licensure
Capstone Project: Tohajiilee Navajo Perspectives of Native American
Leadership in a Reservation School Setting
Advisor: Dr. Susanna Murphy
Work
July 2000
New Mexico Highlands University
Training Summer Program in workforce development and School to Work Program
Cert.
Training. Earned 6 graduate course credits.
Ed. Cert. December 1995
University of New Mexico
Major: Language Arts Education
Earned Level I New Mexico Provisional Teaching Licensure
Endorsements: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages;
7-12 Language Arts; Modern and Classical Languages; Pending:
Navajo Culture & Language; Reading. Licensure expires: June 2010
Advisor: Dr. Don Zancanella
M.A.
May 1995
University of New Mexico
Major: Secondary Education
Master’s Project: Utilizing Whole Language Approach Curriculum
In Teaching Literacy to Navajo Secondary Students
Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Blum-Martinez, UNM College of Education
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B.A.
July 1992
University of New Mexico
Major: Journalism
Minor: English
Senior Project: “The Dawning of A New Year: Canoncito Navajos revive
Hallowed Navajo New Year Ceremony.” Appeared in New Mexico Magazine.
Advisor: Dr. Fred Bales, UNM School of Journalism
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Rural Leadership; Indigenous Leadership and Teaching
Studies in Spiritual, Mental, Physical, and Social Wellness
College Teaching and Learning
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
University of New Mexico (main campus)
8/14- current
Assistant Professor: College of Education Teacher Education Educational Leadership
& Policy.
• Currently Teaching Educational Leadership graduate level courses at the UNM College
of Education Educational Leadership Program including School Finance & Resource
Allocation, Educational leadership in a democratic society, and Conflict Resolution in
Schools and Organizations.
• Mentoring graduate students to pursue graduate work including advisement.
• Supervised graduate assistant to provide additional support for first year faculty teaching
position.
• Conducting research on rural education including Native American communities.
• Assist in recruiting principals and teachers to pursue advanced degrees for the UNM
College of Education.
• Serving as Faculty Advisor for Society of Native American Graduate Students as a
service learning component.
• Continuation of sponsorship for the Striking Eagle Basketball Invitational and Education
Fair at UNM during January 2015.
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New Mexico State University (Grants Campus)
1/12- 7/14
Director and Project Specialist: Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions
Grant
• Developed five-year U.S. Department of Education Title III Grant to promote educational
access for Cibola County residents by establishing outreach centers in Acoma Pueblo,
Tohajiilee Navajo, Laguna Pueblo, Ramah Navajo, and Thoreau communities.
• Taught courses in Native American Education, College Studies, Critical Thinking,
Reading and dual enrollment.
• Established dual enrollment opportunities for six high schools in Cibola county with an
outcome of 95% passing rate among students.
• Chaired various hiring committees and served on Student Success & Retention
committee, Tri-Grant committee, Dual Enrollment Committee, and Campus Council.
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Created Summer Dual Enrollment Academies in STEM fields, College Studies, Film and
Media Development, Anthropology, and Computer Science. 90% success rate.
Developed NASNTI Grant Leadership council to administer progress of grant with over
seven tribal groups represented and program officers.
Sponsored Native American club, outreach center support groups, and tribal partner
collaboration groups. Excellent external evaluation results on grant compliance.
Developed data collection and reporting system for outreach centers.
Managed two outreach centers (Tohajiilee, and Acoma) and developed partnerships with
Laguna, Pine Hill-Ramah and Thoreau communities. Successfully completed four
components of NASNTI Program: GED/Adult Education; dual enrollment, college
success/retention, and grant management.
Successfully wrote two supplemental grants as part of the NASNTI Grant to provide
additional educational outreach services to Cibola County communities.
Central New Mexico Community College (Main and Montoya Campus) 1/11 – 12/11
College Studies Instructor
• Developed college studies curriculum for minority students
• Taught courses in Research Methods and College Success at the undergraduate level.
• Tutored students in writing and portfolio development
• Completed faculty orientation and operated various computer programs including banner
and student performance systems.
• Successfully completed campus safety, teaching methods, and well-being training.
Source for Educational Empowerment and Community Development (SEED) 2/10-2/11
President and Executive Director
• Demonstrated primary leadership role of non-profit organization that bridged indigenous
Knowledge and western ways of thinking at the local, state, national, and
international levels.
• Managed fund raising efforts, grant writing initiatives, and coordinated the 12th
& 13th Annual Language of Spirit conference.
• Initiated grant writing and funding proposals for various fund raising initiatives.
• Supervised three staff members to accomplish strategic and organizational goals.
• Developed program budget, and SEED program operational chart.
• Organized all program accounting, strategic goals, planning, and establishing higher
• Strengthened educational and non-profit partnerships.
University of New Mexico College of Education
1/10-5/10
Adjunct Professor, Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS)
• Responsible for teaching College of Education LLSS 564/493 course, “Issues in
American Indian Education course,” to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Facilitated teaching fundamentals through student led dialogue sessions, opportunities,
• Classroom projects, and research initiatives.
• Generated American Indian well-being research by teaching dissertation based model
• To student teachers and educational program directors.
• Served as faculty advisor for Society of Native American Graduate Students (SNAGS)
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To ensure mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being among American Indian
Graduate and professional students at UNM.
American Indian Graduate Center Gates Millennium Scholars
6/06-2/10
Coordinator of Student Services
• Responsible for academic empowerment of 675 American Indian scholars
• Implemented leadership development for scholars by presenting well-being model at the
national Gates conference
• Conducted outreach sessions for perspective Gates scholars throughout the U.S.
tribal communities, and reservations.
• Established American Indian male initiative to promote males to pursue college
• Supervised student academic advisors in renewal process of scholarship rules and
Regulations, academic empowerment, and graduate school preparation.
• Conducted American Indian leadership initiative at various conferences
• Processed financial aid awards and academic transcripts for scholarship renewal
• Worked with tribal, state, and institutional partnerships to enhance mission of Bill and
Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation.
Albuquerque Public Schools Indian Education Unit
11/05-5/06
Resource Teacher/Administrative Intern
• Taught Native American Studies and Literacy courses at McKinley Middle
School and recommended for rehire.
• Served on McKinley Middle School Literacy Committee
• Sponsored Native American College Preparatory workshops to increase
College retention rates for Native youth.
• Published APS Storyteller newsletter to increase communication efforts between
community and APS Native students.
• Coordinated college preparatory efforts for APS Indian Education through active
collaboration between post secondary programs and students.
• Completed training in Child Abuse Awareness, Native Self Help Awareness
• Training, Impact Aid Training, and New Mexico Youth Practitioners Workshop.
Tohajiilee Community School, Canoncito, N.M.
8/05-9/05
Navajo Bilingual/Communication Arts Teacher
• Taught Navajo literacy/culture and communications to secondary students
• Assisted students with employment programs and college prep services
• Developed culturally appropriate lesson plans for Navajo language
• Organized youth activities and partnerships in relation to Navajo culture.
• Served as a parent liaison as an intermediary with school.
Tohajiilee School to Work/Youth Opportunity Program, Canoncito, NM 2/98-5/03
Program Director/Career Counselor/Career Education-Language Arts Teacher
• Directed and networked 160 partnerships with local, state, and national youth programs
that emphasize academic and job opportunities.
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Initiated Summer Career Camp and Professional Teacher mentorship program for staff
members, community parents, and college students.
Developed career readiness exemplary model for Navajo Nation School to Work and
Youth Opportunity Programs that served 175 community participants.
Taught and developed K-12 career and life skills curriculum and language arts.
Administered program operational grants and was awarded Robert Woodward Fitness
Grant as part of community health initiative.
Sponsored and served as an advisor to United National Indian Tribal Youth, American
Indian Science and Engineering Society, New Mexico Highlands TRIO Upward Bound
Program, Outdoor Recreation Club, and Native Youth Leadership Project.
Albuquerque Public Schools Indian Education Unit
3/97-1/98
Resource Teacher and Technical Support Specialist
• Taught Native studies classes and initiated after-school tutoring program for Albuquerque
High School cluster that served 170 students.
• Provided technical assistance and support to Indian Education Unit on student
demographics and data information in UNIX computer systems
• Developed APS student coalition to sponsor community projects and fund-raising
activities in conjunction with character counts curriculum.
Tohajiilee Community School Bilingual Program
1/96-2/97
Title VII Bilingual Coordinator and Teacher (Grades K-12)
• Developed Tohajiilee Navajo culture and history projects with students
• Coordinated cultural activities and taught K-12 bilingual/language arts classes for school
and conducted staff in-service training sessions on Navajo culture
• Developed community based projects to increase parent involvement and initiated student
wellness organizations and activities.
POST SECONDARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor:
8/14 - present
Teacher Education Educational Leadership & Policy, University of New Mexico
Spring 2015 LEAD 501 Educational Leadership in a Democratic Society (3 cr.)
Spring 2015 LEAD 530 Conflict Resolution in Schools & Organizations (3 cr.)
Fall 2014 LEAD 521 School Finance & Resource Allocation (3 cr.)
Adjunct Instructor:
6/11 – 7/13
New Mexico State University Grants Campus
Spring 2014 EDUC 195 Holistic Well-Being in Education (3 cr.)
Fall 2013 COLL 101 Intro. College and Life Success (3 cr.)
Summer 2013 COLL 155 Community Leadership (3 cr.)
Summer 2013 COLL 155 College Readings and Studies (3 cr.)
(In collaboration with Columbia University Alter-Native Summer Program)
Spring 2013 COLL 108 College Academic Readings & Study Skills
Fall 2012 COLL 101 Intro. College and Life Success (3 cr.)
Summer 2012 COLL 155 Special Topics in College Studies (3 cr.)
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Adjunct Instructor:
Central New Mexico Community College – Main and Montoya Campus
Fall 2011 SAGE 110 Introduction to College Success (3 cr.)
Fall 2011 SAGE 111 Research Methods (3cr.)
8/11 – 5/12
Adjunct Instructor:
Spring 2010
Language, Literacy & Sociocultural Studies: University of New Mexico College of Education
Spring 2010 LLSS 595/495 Issues in American Indian Education (3 cr.)
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
6/10-7/10
Post Doctoral Scholars Program
• Served as a consultant in developing appropriate educational materials for Native student
testing, culturally relevancy, and assessment of test question items.
• Developed research project on Native American learning styles and assessment.
• Completed training in testing and assessment as used by Educational Testing Service.
University of New Mexico Family and Community Medicine
5/05-8/05
Graduate Research Assistant: Healthy Natives Community Fellowship
• Conducted literature reviews on participatory and empowerment evaluation for health
education and community readiness programs
• Provided research initiatives for nation-wide HNCF Programs to help and assist 13
community based programs
Home Education Livelihood Program (HELP) Albuquerque, N.M.
4/04-6/04
Community Employment Specialist
• Conducted social service intakes for low income clients to receive state and federal
assistance benefits.
• Promoted educational enrichment programs for out of school youth and adult education
programs.
• Counseled clients to achieve economic self-sufficiency and advocacy through
employment, training programs, higher education, and resource networks.
Canoncito Community School Board of Education Inc. Canoncito, NM. 10/92-5/93
Tutor/Instructor
• Initiated after-school mentoring program for secondary students in language arts and
social studies to increase graduation rates for high school students
• Networked with college preparatory and employment programs to assist students in goal
setting and life endeavors.
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PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters:
Secatero, Shawn (2015). The Leadership Tree: Our Roots of Indigenous Leadership and WellBeing in Higher Education. In Chavez, A.F. & Minthorn, R.’s (Ed.) Indigenous Leadership in
Higher Education. Routledge Publishing, New York. Pp. 114-127.
Shawn Secatero, (2014). One Dissertation Journey. In Lloyd Lee’s Dine’ Perspectives:
Revitalizing and Reclaiming Navajo Thought.
Blanchard R., Charlie, P. DeGroat J. and Platero, P., Secatero, S. (2003). Borderlands of
Identity: Language Revitalization of a Navajo Community Living Apart. Journal of language,
Seits and Sweitsinger Publishers, Netherlands, pp. 130-147.
Institutional and Professional Association Publications (non refereed)
Secatero, Shawn. (2010) Indigenous Well Being Model. Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Conference
Paper Proceedings: 4th Annual International Indigenous Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Secatero, Shawn (2010). Chapter Nine of Dissertation Study: Beneath Our Sacred Minds,
Hands, and Hearts: Stories of Success and Persistence Among American Indian Graduate and
Professional Students. State University of New York (SUNY) Publishing.
Secatero, Shawn (2010). A Blueprint for Success: American Indian Well Being Model in Higher
Education. American Indian Graduate Magazine, Vol. 9, No.1 Spring Edition, Pp.16-19.
Secatero, Shawn (2009). One Student’s Story: Rapheal Perea; Gates Millennium Scholar.
American Indian Graduate Magazine. Vol. 8, No. 2. Fall Edition, pp. 44-45.
Secatero, Shawn (2009). My Dissertation Experience. American Indian Graduate Center
Magazine. V. 8. No. 2. Fall Edition.
Secatero, Shawn (2009). One Man’s Destiny: Melvin Monette: American Indian Graduate
Center Scholars Ambassador of the Year. American Indian Graduate Center Magazine. V. 8, No.
1. Spring Edition.
Secatero, Shawn (2009). Spotlight article: Steve Martin, American Indian Graduate Center
Scholars Ambassador of the Year. American Indian Graduate Center Magazine. V. 8, No. 1.
Spring Edition.
Secatero, Shawn (2008). Spotlight article: American Indian Graduate Scholars Ambassador of
the Year, Steve Abbott. American Indian Graduate Center Magazine. V. 7. No. 2.
Secatero, Shawn (2008). Questions and Answer article: Spotlight on Marcus Collins. American
Indian Graduate Center Magazine. V. 7. No. 2.
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Secatero, Shawn (1995). The Dawning of a New Year: Canoncito Navajos Revive Hallowed
Ceremonial; New Mexico Magazine. October Issue, pp. 44-49.
Secatero, Shawn (1992-1997). Albuquerque Journal News Correspondent: Covered events and
articles concerning the Tohajiilee Community. Metro Plus Section.
Secatero, Shawn (1992). Grandfather: Personal Narrative; People Before Columbus Journal:
University of New Mexico Southwest Indian Sudents Coalition. Spring Issue: pp.1.4
Secatero, Shawn (1988).My Dream Finally Came True: Perceptions of Native College Life.
Visions Magazine, Spring Edition. Pp. 45-46.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Refereed Presentations at International Professional Meetings
Indigenous Well Being Model in Educational Settings: Presentation and training session for
college practitioners and students. Macquarie University Department of Indigenous Studies;
Sydney, Australia. 2010.
Beneath our sacred minds, hands and hearts, stories of persistence and success among American
Indian graduate students. Dissertation proposal paper presented at World Indigenous Peoples
Conference in Education (WIPCE), Melbourne, Australia. 2008.
Refereed Presentations at National Professional Meetings
Dissertation Survival and Success: Presentation at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the National
Indian Education Association Meeting. San Diego, CA. October 2010
Gates Millennium Scholarship Application Tips and Essay Writing: Presentation at the 23rd
Annual Meeting of the National Indian Education Association Meeting. San Diego, CA. October
2010.
American Indian Well Being Model in Education: Presentation at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the
National Indian Education Association Meeting. San Diego, CA. October 2010.
Dancing on the Head of A Pin: Preparing students for graduate and professional school.
National Council on Race and Ethnicity in Education (NCORE) National Conference. San
Diego, CA. 2010.
Catching the American Indian Dream; The Gates Millennium Scholarship. Presentation for
higher education personnel and students at the National Indian Education Association Meeting
and Convention. Milwaukee, WI. 2009.
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American Indian Well Being Model. Presentation on higher education practitioners and
educators. National Indian Education Association Meeting and Convention. Milwaukee, WI.
2009.
Graduate School Survival Skills. Presentation on higher education and practitioners and
educators. National Indian Education Association Meeting and Convention. Milwaukee, WI.
2009.
American Indian Male Initiative. Workshop training for higher education staff members and
researchers. National Indian Education Association Meeting and Convention. Milwaukee, WI.
2009.
Refereed Presentations at Regional and State Meetings
The Leadership Tree: Honoring our Roots of Indigenous Leadership and Well-being.
Presentation at the American Indian Studies Conference, University of New Mexico 2015.
Native American culturally relevant materials and wellness. Workshop Presentation for
Indigenous Elders, and youth. Owens Valley Native Community Conference: Bishop, CA. 2011.
American Indian Well Being Model in Education. National Tribal Environmental Council
Meeting. Isleta Pueblo. N.M. 2011.
“Crude” on Indigenous Rights and Infringement of corporate oil. Film Dialogue Presentation on
Albuquerque, Peace and Justice Center, Albuquerque, N.M. 2010.
Refereed Presentations – Universities and Colleges
Beneath our sacred minds, hands and hearts: stories of persistence and success among American
Indian graduate students. Dissertation proposal paper presented at New Directions in American
Indian Education Conference, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2008.
Beneath our sacred minds, hands and hearts: stories of persistence and success among
American Indian graduate students. Dissertation proposal paper presented at Native American
Ivy League Conference, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 2008.
Invited Presentations – International
Indigenous Well Being Model in Education. Paper presented for Indigenous scholars and
community service practitioners. 4th Annual Indigenous Traditional Knowledge Conference,
University of Auckland, New Zealand. 2010.
Invited Presentations and Institutes – National
Wellness in Higher Education. Workshop for 500 Gates Millennium Scholars, mentors, and staff
personnel. Gates Foundation Leadership Conferences, Los Angeles, CA. and Chantilly, VA.
2009.
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Understanding the Changing Faces and needs of students: Scholarship Meets Student
Development and Gates Millennium Scholars Program. Presentation at National Institute on
Native Leadership and Higher Education (NINHLE) Conference, Albuquerque, N.M. 2008.
Developing a Community Based Fitness Grant with Tohajiilee students and Community
collaboration. Presentation at the United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference Student
Session; Palm Springs, CA. 2002.
Invited Presentations and Institutes – Regional and State Meetings
Albuquerque Public Schools Native American Student Senior Day. Presentation on college
scholarships, academic and social expectations. Albuquerque, N.M. 2006.
Albuquerque Public Schools Native American Transition Workshop. Presentation for incoming
high school freshmen and 6th graders, Manzano, Albuquerque, and West Mesa school clusters.
2006.
Developing a career transitional model for Tohajiilee Special Needs Students using School to
Work Program Initiatives. Presentation at the New Mexico Summer Transition Institute:
Ruidoso, N.M. 2001.
Native American Boarding School Era of Indian Education; Skit presentation at the Institute of
American Indian Education, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, N.M. 1996.
Invited Presentations – Universities and Colleges
The Native American Graduate Student Experience. Presentation at the University of New
Mexico Peer Mentoring of Graduate Students of Color Training Session; Albuquerque, N.M.
2006.
Native American Perceptions of Graduate Work. Panel Presentation at the UNM Graduate
Student Association Recruitment Fair. Albuquerque, N.M. 2005.
Native American Post Secondary Education: College Survival Skills. Presentation at University
of New Mexico American Indian Student Day. Albuquerque, N.M. 2000.
Invited Keynote Addresses:
Commencement Speaker: First Tohajiilee student to graduate with Doctorates Degree. Keynote
address at Tohajiilee High School, Canoncito,N.M. 2009.
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Institute of American Indian Education-(2004-2006) for administrative licensure in education
and Educational specialist advanced degree. 3.90 GPA. Awarded by New Mexico Indian
Education Department and the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. N.M.
Sussman Award: (2005-2006) for pursuit of increasing Native educators with graduate degree
status as part of Navajo Nation Scholarship Program. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,
N.M.
American Indian Education Institute (1995-96) awarded scholarship to complete educational
specialist certificate at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.
GRANT WRITING
Grant Writing: U.S. Department of Education Title III NASNTI Grant: (2013) Authored
supplementary funding grant for Summer Dual Enrollment Academy transportation and
technology. Grant Award $16,140.00.
Grant Writing: U.S. Department of Education Title III NASNTI Grant: (2012) Authored
supplementary funding grant for technology access for outreach centers: Grant Award: $8,250.00
Grant Writing: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fitness Grant (2001) Developed and coauthored Native fitness grant for Tohajiilee students and community. Grant Award: $ 20,000.
Grant Writing: Tohajiilee Youth Opportunity Grant (2001) co-authored and administered youth
opportunity grant activities as a partnership with Navajo Nation Youth Opportunity grant. Grant
Award $500,000 (five year grant).
Grant Writing: Tohajiilee Community School Bilingual (Title VII) Program; co-authored and
administered school bilingual grant in partnership with Canoncito Community School Board of
Education Inc. Grant Award: 1.5 M. (5 year grant).
CURRENT PROJECTS AND COMMITTEE SERVICE
Higher Education and Well Being Life Model: (2013) Developing well-being project to promote
higher education for Native American students. In progress.
Striking Eagle Foundation (2010). Developed a New Mexico state recognized non-profit
organization to foster growth in mental, spiritual, physical, and social well being with an
Indigenous emphasis. Currently developing well being model to help educators and health
practitioners with wellness projects.
New Mexico American Indian Classic (2010). Established First Annual American Indian
Basketball classic in Dec. 2011 to emphasize American Indian higher education and physical
well being. Successful event with $4,700 in profits.
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Tohajiilee High School Alumni Association (2009). Developing a community based alumni
association with graduates to establish a scholarship for outstanding Tohajiilee students.
RECOGNITION
Tohajiilee High School Commencement Address (2009). First Tohajiilee High School student to
complete a doctorate degree.
Featured graduate student (Fall Semester 2005) Interviewed by the University of New Mexico
College of Education Magazine, Albuquerque, N.M.
Featured school guidance counselor (Winter 2003) Interviewed by American Indian Science and
Engineering Society College Guide for American Indians, Denver, CO.
Outstanding Youth Service Provider; (Spring 2001) Navajo Nation Workforce Development
ProgramYouth Opportunity and School to Work Programs; Window Rock, AZ.
Outstanding Teacher Recognition: (1999) American Indian Student Day; University of New
Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.
Native Scholars Program (1999) High Honors (4.0 GPA) University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Director: New Mexico American Indian Classic Basketball Tournament and Education Fair.
Dec. 2011, Dec. 2012, Jan. 2014.
President and Founder: Striking Eagle Well Being Education Circle. (2010 - Present)
Sponsor: New Mexico State University Grants Native American Club (2011 – Present)
Mentor: University of New Mexico Peer Mentoring for Graduates of Color: Mentor Certification
Training; Fall 2005. Mentor Award, Spring 2006.
Volunteer: University of New Mexico Society of Native American Graduate Students: Vice
President, Albuquerque, NM. (2004-2006).
Consultant: Navajo Nation Youth Opportunity School to Work Programs: Developing
community resource networking among Navajo and Native American schools. (1998-2003).
Advisor: United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), (1999-2003) Tohajiilee Student
Chapter; Native culture and service learning. Tohajiilee Community School, Canoncito, N.M.
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Advisor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (1999-2003) Tohajiilee Student
Chapter; Technology and science careers for youth. Tohajiilee Community School, Canoncito,
N.M.
Liaison: New Mexico Highlands University Upward Bound Program (1999-2003) College Prep
for high achieving students. Tohajiilee High School, Canoncito, N.M.
Advisor: Indigneous Youth Experience: Red Horse Inc. (1999-2003) Tohajiiilee High School,
recreational activities for At-Risk Youth, Canoncito, N.M.
Advisor: New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge: (2000-2003) Tohajiilee High School
Leadership Team, Technology competition. Canoncito, N.M.
President: University of New Mexico Kiva Club (1990-92) Organized Native events for
community.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SKILLS
Computer skills: Microsoft works, excel, power-point, and publisher programs.
12th Annual SEED Institute Language of Spirit Conference organizer: directed and organized all
conference activities, budget, speakers, and volunteer staff.
Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED Certificate, American Health Care Academy, Certificate
#A120764: Expiration date: 9/28/2012.
First Aid Certificate, American Health Care Academy, Certificate # A120792; Expiration Date:
9/28/2012.
New Mexico Food Handlers Card, License # 2010-84501, Expiration Date: 9/27/2012.
National Center for Educational Statistics, (2006) Certificate of completion on Database
Training on American Indian Educational Data and Analysis, Washington, D.C.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Canoncito Band of Navajos 12 member Traditional Council Member (2010), governing body of
land owners in Tohajiilee, N.M.
National Indian Education Association (2004-2011) General member
National Museum of the American Indian Member (2004-2011) Native student member
Society of Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (2001-2005) educator and
student member.
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American Education Research Association, member (2006-2012)
National Wildlife Federation, member (2006-2012)
American Indian Graduate Center Professional Association (2006-2012)
National Geographical Society, member (2005-2010)
American Indian Higher Educational Consortium, (2005-2007) member
Society of Indigenous Elders of Amerika, (2008-present) International Board Member.
SEED Graduate Institute, (2009-2011) Board Member.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Lily Velarde, Ph.D. MPA. CHES
UNM Masters in Public Health Director
UNM MSC 09 5060
Family Practice Center 145
Albuquerque, N.M. 87131
(505) 272-9879
[email protected]
Anne Calhoon, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
The University of New Mexico
College of Education
Hokona Hall 202
MSC05 3040
Albuquerque, N.M. 87131-1231
(505) 277-9601
(505) 277-8362
[email protected]
Larry Griffith, M.A.
Vice President
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
United Negro College Fund
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA. 22031
(703) 205-3556
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Fax: (703) 205-2079
[email protected]
Felicia Casados, Ph.D.
President
New Mexico State University Grants
1500 Third Street
Grants, New Mexico 87020
(505) 287-6624
Fax: (505) 287-2329
[email protected]
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
Director and Associate Professor of Native American Studies
Native American Student and Community Center
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Tel. (503) 725-9689 office
[email protected]
Alicia F. Chávez, Ph.D
Department of Educational Leadership
& Organizational Learning
MSC05 3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1231
fax # 505-277-5553
phone (505) [email protected]
Harry Sheski, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
1500 Third Street
Grants, New Mexico 87020
Tel. (505) 287-6641
Fax: (505) 287-2329
[email protected]
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