Tia Begay

I am enrolled member of the Navajo/Diné Nation. I was born in Portland and have lived almost all my life here. I have been actively involved in the Native community since birth with Bow and Arrow and have participated in the NAYA activities, including being a graduate of the LEAD cohort program.

I graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology with a minor in community health. Recently, I completed a post-baccalaureate program in accounting.

I worked as a research assistant for two years with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. I left Portland for a short time to work as an administrative assistant for the College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. I currently work at the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and I have been with NICWA for the past 12 years. I started as event support and have been the fiscal manager for the past five years.

I firmly believe in the mission of NAYA and am committed to utilizing my skills for the betterment of our Native community.