Adella Begaye
“Some hardships in life can be met through strong
will and hard work. As a Navajo, I think of the many
thousands of families on our reservation in New
Mexico and Arizona who’ve long lived without access
to electricity service or running water, and still do.”
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Adella Begaye began working as a nurse and health care translator for the Navajo people over 25 years ago. Since then, she has assumed a leadership position within Diné CARE, an organization that specializes in protecting landscapes that have been damaged by the extractive actions of private companies and various governments. Her leadership has aided projects that combat deforestation and overharvesting, by instead looking at sustainable energy resources for the Diné people.
Adella Begaye began working as a nurse and health care translator for the Navajo people over 25 years ago. Since then, she has assumed a leadership position within Diné CARE, an organization that specializes in protecting landscapes that have been damaged by the extractive actions of private companies and various governments. Her leadership has aided projects that combat deforestation and overharvesting, by instead looking at sustainable energy resources for the Diné people.
BORN
Contemporary
Contemporary
DESCENT
Native American / Indigenous / Diné / Navajo
Native American / Indigenous / Diné / Navajo
DISCIPLINE
Healthcare / Landscape / President of Diné
Citizens Against Ruining our Environment