Biography
Roshelle, a member of the Diné Nation, is Táchii’nii (Red Running Through Water Clan), born for Tó’aheedlíinii (Water Flowing Together Clan). Her maternal grandfather is Tséjíkiní (Honey-Comb Cave Dweller People Clan) and her paternal grandfather is Bitoodnii (Deer Spring Water People Clan). She joined the Center for Indigenous Health in July of 2022. Roshelle works as a Research Program Supervisor in Chinle, AZ. She is involved in the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of behavioral health programs including the ASQ Adapted Validation study, Native-RISE, Project AWARE Wildcats, and Project MOSAIC. She has also assisted as a family health coach for the Asdzaan Be’eena (Female Pathways) program.
Before joining the Center, Roshelle worked with many community-centered programs in the Navajo Nation and on her university campus to promote well-being and wellness. While accumulating information and experience from a variety of resources and opportunities, she continues to aspire to help elevate Diné and Sihasin (hope) in Native communities.
Roshelle has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) with a minor in Family and Human Development from Utah State University and is a licensed Social Services Worker (SSW). She is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. In her spare time, Roshelle enjoys spending time with her family and time on her potbelly pig farm.