Phillip James

Title: Research Assistant

Location: Gallup, NMNavajo Nation

Biography

Phillip is of the Diné, he is Kinyaaaanii (Towering House), born for Dibe Lizhini (Black Sheep). His maternal grandpa is Tabaahi (Water Edge) and his paternal grandpa is Honaghaahnii (One who walks around). He joined the Center for Indigenous health in August of 2021 as a Research Assistant in Gallup, New Mexico. Phillip works with the HibVax Study, Melody Study, COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine, and Active bacterial surveillance in communities.

Some hobbies Phillip enjoys is hiking, riding his bike, or doing Sudoku puzzles.