Biography
Kristin is a member of the Navajo Nation, Todich’iinii (Bitter Water clan) born for Honaghaanii (One Who Walks Around clan). She joined the Center for Indigenous Health in September 2018 and works as a Sr. Research Program Coordinator in Chinle, AZ. Her work includes program implementation, coordination, and evaluation of behavioral health programs like the Iina Ayoo’oo’nii’: Embrace Life (Zero Suicide Initiative) grant in partnership with Chinle IHS, the Asdzaan Be’eena’: Female Pathways program, the Cancer Care Project, and the ASQ-Adapted Validation Study. Kristin also helps to support Project SafeSchools and the Azhe’e Bidziil: Strong Fathers program.
Kristin has a bachelor’s in Psychology from Diné College and is currently pursuing a master’s with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In hopes of following in her late paternal grandmother Bettys footsteps, a mental health specialist, Kristin has dedicated her work to educating her community on mental health and wellness.