PROJECT COORDINATOR, PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM, DINÉ COLLEGE

Amber-Rose Begay is Hashkhadzohi, born for Tachii'nii and her chei's are Tabaha, and her nali's are Naakai Dine'e. She is a Diné woman, originally from Shiprock, NM where she currently works and lives with her two children. Amber-Rose is the project coordinator of the Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project at Diné College. She received her A.S. in Public Health and B.A. in Psychology from Diné College.

SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR, NAVAJO MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH PROJECT, DINÉ COLLEGE

Stacey Jo Litson is Tódích’íí’nii, born for Tábaahá and her chei's are Áshiihíí, and her nali's are Kinyaa'áanii. She is a Diné woman, originally from Tsaile, AZ where she currently works and lives with her family. Stacey is the Senior Project Coordinator of the Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project at Diné College. She received her B.S. in Public Health with minors in Biology and Psychology (2020) and her Masters in Public Health, with emphasis on Indigenous Health (2022), from Northern Arizona University. She loves to spend time with her niece, going on hikes, attending concerts, and advocating for maternal health on Navajo.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH, DINÉ COLLEGE

Dr. Dickerson currently leads courses on health policy, health disparities, epidemiology, and research methods. Having earned his Ph.D. in the Division of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota, he supports the Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project by accessing and analyzing publicly-available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the U.S. Census Bureau.

PROJECT SPECIALIST

Neenah Trujillo graduated from Diné College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Arizona. Neenah plays a key role in the CDC's Hear Her Campaign, providing research and feedback regarding maternal and child health, creating social media posts, and editing, writing, and voicing public service announcements. Neenah is also a certified Indigenous doula. 

INSTRUCTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM, DINÉ COLLEGE

Craig Manning is an Adjunct faculty member at Diné College. He previously worked as a Health Communicator in CDC's Viral Special Pathogens Branch, and at the World Health Organization as a Health Scientist.

SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR, NAVAJO MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH PROJECT, DINÉ COLLEGE

Tressica Johnson (Navajo) is Tsé deeshgizhníí (Rock Gap Clan), born for Ashįįhí (Salt People Clan). Her maternal grandfather is Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan) and her paternal father is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan). Tressica currently serves on the Navajo Nation, as a Senior Project Coordinator with the Navajo Maternal and Child Health Project at Diné College. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona (2020) and her Master of Public Health in Health Promotion with an emphasis in Indigenous Health from Northern Arizona University (2022).

EVALUATOR

Jennifer Etcitty is Tohono O’odham, born for Ozeii Tachii’nii, her maternal grandfathers are of the Yé’ii Dine’é, and her paternal grandfathers are of the Kinyaa’áanii. She is from the small town of Kirtland, New Mexico. Jennifer is a Program Coordinator Sr. in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, where she works on the tribal evaluation team for the ADHS Maternal Health Innovation Program (MHIP). She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with minors in Applied Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Health Studies (2020) and a Masters of Public Health with an emphasis in Indigenous Health (2023) from Northern Arizona University. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading Indigenous books, listening to music, and cultivating her beading skills.

EVALUATOR

Amanda Hunter is a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions. She earned her MPH (2016) and PhD (2020) with a concentration on Health Behavior and Health Promotion from the University of Arizona's Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Dr. Hunter is the lead evaluator for the ADHS Tribal Maternal Health Innovation Program. She has worked in evaluation of tribal health promotion and disease prevention programs since 2015 including programs dedicated to strengthening cultural identity and resilience, promoting maternal health and youth mental health, and preventing suicide, and substance use. In her free time, Amanda loves to relax with her family, read sci-fi novels, and go camping.