Name Sharon Clahchischilliage Nationality American Role American Politician | Website clahchischilliage.com | |
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Alma mater University of New MexicoEastern New Mexico UniversityUniversity of Pennsylvania Residence Kirtland, New Mexico, United States |
Sharon clahchischilliage
Sharon E. Clahchischilliage (Navajo Nation) is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 4 since January 15, 2013.
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- Sharon clahchischilliage
- NMBC Interviews Candidate for House District 4 Sharon Clahchischilliage
- Education
- Marriage and family
- Career
- Elections
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NMBC Interviews Candidate for House District 4 Sharon Clahchischilliage
Education
She was born into a Navajo family, the daughter of Eleanor and Herb Clah in Farmington, New Mexico, and is a member of the Navajo Nation. Clahchischilliage attended the University of New Mexico, earned her BS in education from Eastern New Mexico University, and earned her MA in social work from the University of Pennsylvania.
Marriage and family
She is married and has five children.
Career
Clahchischilliage has had a variety of teaching and psychiatric social work experience, including as a special education teacher. Working on Indian and tribal health issues, including as Lieutenant, Commissioned Corps Officer, United States Public Health Service and for the Indian Health Service, Clahchischilliage became involved in large programs.
She entered politics when appointed as Tribal Affairs Officer, Children, Youth and Families (CYFD), Office of the Cabinet Secretary, The State of New Mexico. She has also served in top positions in the Navajo Nation (the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States) as Acting Executive Director, Office of Government Development, Office of the Speaker, The Navajo Nation, 2010–present; and as Senior Programs/Projects Specialist, Division of Transportation, Navajo Nation, 2013–present. Her district includes part of West Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Clahchischilliage is one of five Native American legislators in the New Mexico House of Representatives; two serve in the State Senate.