We Will Lead The Way
We strive to continue sharing our knowledge, expertise and vision with our community; to revive and retain Navajo traditional knowledge and provide weaving education resources for community stakeholders.
2022 Diné Bé’Iiná Board of Directors
Mae Salago-King
Board President, (Navajo)
Sanders, AZ
info@navajolifeway.org
Kevin Aspaas
Board Vice President, (Navajo)
Shiprock, NM
kevin@navajolifeway.org
Elaine Bowman
Board Secretary, (Navajo)
info@navajolifeway.org
Vanessa Martinez
Board TReasurer, (Navajo)
Ft.Defiance, AZ
vanessa@navajolifeway.org
ROn Garnanez
Board Member, (Navajo)
OakSprings, AZ
ron@navajolifeway.org
Gloria Begay
Board Member, (Navajo)
Navajo, NM
g.cbegay@yahoo.com
EPHRAIM “Zefren” Anderson
Board Member, (Navajo)
Shiprock, NM
raidex82@gmail.com
Jackie Frank
Board Member, (Navajo)
Dilkon, AZ
rezboy.jf@gmail.com
Roy kady
Board Member, (Navajo)
Teec Nos Pos, AZ
roykady@outlook.com
Alta piechowski
Board Member, (Navajo)
Diné Bé’Iiná Board Advisory
These individuals serve during seasonal events or provide assistance to the current board as and when they are available.
Board Advisory serve as a volunteer group formed to give advice and support to a Diné Bé’Iiná nonprofit’s current board of directors or executive staff.
This group offers boards to focus on specific areas of nonprofit needs or ambassadorship, networking, or volunteering during Diné Bé’Iiná events. Interested in joining the advisory board, let us know, we can send you information and what this job entails.
Board Advisor Members
Tahnibaa Naataanii (Navajo) Table Mesa, NM
Ilene Naegle, (Navajo) Ganado, AZ
Lorinda Swenson,(Navajo) Phoenix, AZ
Maggie Shorthair, (Navajo) Ft. Defiance, AZ
Nikyle Begay, (Navajo) Ganado, AZ
Lois Becenti, (Navajo) Coyote Canyon, NM
Cynthia Tsosie, (Navajo) Ganado, AZ
Diné Bé’Iiná ByLaws
Click below to view our newly updated bylaws document. There is detailed information regarding activities, such as frequency of meetings, membership requirements, etc.
Strategic Plan
A new revised 2022 document will be uploaded soon. Our 2019-2021 strategic plan outlines our goals and objectives for the year. While our goals are still similar, we still hold our core programs and goals today.
Board Meeting Schedule
Diné Bé’Iiná board member meet quarterly, click below for schedule. All meetings are open to the public.
Email us for Zoom call details.