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Congratulations to Dr. Karletta Chief on receiving the University Distinguished Outreach Faculty Award for 2021!

Ms. Morgan is a member of the Navajo Nation and her hometown is Tuba City. Ms. Morgan reflected recently to me how the UA was the only university she applied to as she was certain it was the right place for her growth and learning.

Ms. Valenzuela also has an exceptional record of service, both to our University and to the larger community. As a first-generation student, she is particularly passionate about helping other students like herself to achieve their goals, much as in the way she herself was helped along the way.

As a full-time student, Ms. Cheromiah has always demonstrated a strong commitment to her education, seeing it as a vehicle to not only advance her own educational goals, but also as a means for advancing the wellbeing of her tribal community and inspiring others to pursue higher education.

Mrs. Abeyta is a member of the Navajo Nation originally from To'hajiilee, New Mexico. She is a 2021 Juris Doctor Candidate in good standing at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Ms.

Adam possesses the critical thinking skills and professional competencies in research practice and advocacy that a future healthcare leader should have to tackle health disparity challenges.

Aaron actively pursues opportunities to give back to his community, which are activities that should be considered part of maintaining his identity as an astronomer and scientist as well as outreach.

Tommey is a LEAD scholar though our program here at the Native American Research Training Center. The main purpose of the LEAD program is to assist in the success of their academics through their first year.

The Haury Water Hub is a place where information on current and on-going work and research happening on the Navajo Nation water issues can be shared with interested parties.

Erasmus Circle Fellows are faculty leaders who have demonstrated excellence in their fields.