Dr. Tachine is Navajo from Ganado, Arizona. She is Náneesht’ézhí Táchii’nii (Zuni Red Running into Water clan) born for Tl’izilani (Many Goats clan). Her maternal grandfather’s clan is Tábaahí (Water’s Edge) and her paternal grandfather’s clan is Ashiihi (Salt).

Dr. Tachine received her doctoral degree in Higher Education at The University of Arizona. Her research centers on exploring college access and persistence among Native college students and seeking strategies to increase their degree attainment. 

She has lead efforts in a dynamic mentoring program, Native SOAR (Student Outreach, Access, and Resiliency) where underrepresented students, primarily Native college students provide college access mentorship to Native high school students. 

Dr. Tachine has published thought pieces in the Huffington Post, Al Jazeera and The Hill through her role as a Public Voices Op-Ed Fellow.

Amanda Tachine is among a group of people the Obama administration is honoring for empowering young women in their respective communities. https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/ua-alumna-receives-white-house-honor

Material presented can be found at Workshop Material