About Us
At Atiinigii, our mission is to provide high-quality educational, language, and cultural services to low-income students of all ages throughout the State of California. We believe that education is the key to unlocking barriers for traditionally marginalized communities.
Our Approach
Atiinigii is the Navajo word for pathway. Our organization was started in 2023 by a group of community college educators. Our goal is to provide low-income students with access to academic and career resources, language learning opportunities, and cultural programming delivered online for students throughout the Sate of California.
Our Team
Has over 15 years of work experience in higher education. Her areas of expertise include but are not limited to: Academic & Career counseling, student services, and serving minority populations. She currently serves as a Professor in Sociology with statistical methods, critical thinking, and ethical studies. She holds a Bachelor's in Sociology from Vanguard University, Masters in Counseling from National University and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Concordia University. Her passion is to inspire students to pursue their educational and career goals and teach students to navigate and persevere through adversity.
Has 20 years experience in education, including a decade in higher education. He has served as a registrar, director of enrollment, admissions counselor, academic advising manager, and faculty manager, and as faculty. He Bachelor's in International Studies from Albion College, a Master's of Science in Global Studies and International Relations from Northeastern University, a Maser's in Teaching English as a Second Language from CSUSB, and is a Ph.D. candidate in International Relations with Salve Regina University. He loves teaching and working with diverse student populations.
A first-generation college student from the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, has over ten years of experience in Higher Education. Dedicated to education, community, and social justice. With a background in Business Administration, Native American Studies, and an MBA, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in Business Administration focusing on Entrepreneurs and Small Business Management from California Intercontinental University, with over 17 years of managing small businesses and being an entrepreneur selling Native American jewelry. Throughout her career, Erica has been a tireless advocate for Native American students and communities, Co-Directing programs like the Native Summer Pipeline Program and contributing to initiatives like the Prison Education Project. Fluent in Navajo, she remains deeply connected to her heritage while embracing new experiences with family and friends. Erica's unwavering commitment to positive change continues to inspire those around her.