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 Tsé?jíkiní (Honey-Comb Cave Dweller People Clan) and her paternal grandfather is B??h Bitoodnii (Deer Spring Water People Clan). Roshelle joined the Center for Indigenous Health in July of 2022 as a Research Assistant in Chinle, Az. She is working with the behavioral health program, Iiná’ Ayoo’oo’ni’: Embrace Life Project. It is a Zero Suicide Initiative that aims to develop comprehensive and sustainable suicide prevention and treatment system by evaluating the impact on improving health outcomes for Native American children, families, and communities.
Prior to 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. A couple of the titles she has held have been Sexual Violence Prevention Education Intern and Navajo Nation Financial Literacy Instructor. 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 is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Utah State University with a minor in Family and Human Development. In her spare time, she hikes locally with her family or enjoys spending time with her potbelly pigs.