Power of

Education Path

Ph.D.

     Molecular and Cellular Biology. Arizona State University,Tempe AZ

M.S.

     Microbiology.  Arizona State University, Tempe AZ

 

Special Career Skills

• Strong sense of curiosity.

• Ability to work in teams effectively.

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and results to both scientists and non-scientists.

• Apply these “transferable skills” to whatever I do in life. Benefits:

• There are endless numbers of questions in biology that need answering. Many of these questions will positively influence our way of life.

• Creating new and innovative methods to answer and understand biological systems.

• Helping provide a more detailed picture of how Mother Nature works

 

 

Career Choice Decision

“My motivation to continue on my path is helping other members of our Native communities to be successful in their science careers. Creating communities of Native scientists that support each other to improve the quality of life for all American Indians is my ultimate goal.”

 

 

Recognitions

• 2017 first Director of Tribal Health Research Office, National Institutes of Health

• SACNAS life member

 

 

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2018 Update

Current Director of the Tribal Health Research with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

 

Article:  ASU alum bolsters Native American health research in nation’s capital.  ASU 2017