Meet Alicia Patterson, Diné

Education: M.A. in Indigenous Education – Arizona State University, B.S. in Elementary Education – Haskell Indian Nations University, B.S. in Native Environmental Science – Northwest Indian College

I'm Alicia Patterson (they/them) an Indigenous professional from the Navajo Nation (Tse’zhin’tah). I'm passionate about advancing Indigenous justice and education, environmental justice, and community empowerment, with a strong focus on serving Indigenous communities and youth.

Throughout my career, I've worked in roles supporting health, education, and social services for Native communities. My work has centered on increasing educational access, advocating for culturally grounded services, and strengthening opportunities for indigenous youth leadership. Beyond my professional experience, I actively volunteer with workforce advocacy and social justice initiatives in the Seattle area.

I'm deeply committed to building systems that center Indigenous voices and leadership, and to supporting the next generation of changemakers within Native communities.