Biography
Chad is member of the Navajo Nation and is originally from Chilchinbeto, AZ but he grew up in the community of Fort Defiance, AZ. His clans are Tł’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom People), born for K’aa’hináanii (Living Arrow People). His maternal grandfather is Tó Dích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and his paternal grandfather is Naakaii Dine’é (Mexican). He joined the Center in March of 2024. Chad works as a Research Program Assistant in Fort Defiance, AZ, where he is part of the Azhe’é Bidziil – Strong Fathers Program and facilitates for the program.
Chad is a proud father to his three-year-old son. Prior to joining the Center, Chad gained extensive experience in commercial and industrial mechanical construction as a pipefitter in Phoenix, AZ. His portfolio includes pivotal contributions to notable projects such as Quality Technology Services (QTS) Data Centers, Banner Health at Banner Gateway Medical Center, Dignity Health at Chandler Regional Medical Center, The Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University George M. Bateman Physical Sciences Center. Notably, Chad’s most recent endeavor involved significant involvement with a Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) based in Phoenix, AZ.