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Left to right: Romulus Cordova, Kaitland Freeland, Christopher Beyal, Devin Chee, Tilda A. Harrison-Woody, Larris Enrico, and Frederika Thomas Courtesy Photo
CROWNPOINT, NM - On July 15, 2022, the Navajo Technical University (American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) Chapter won First Place in the Chapter of the Year - Tribal College category. The AIBL Chapter of the Year Competition made history on July 15 at the Aqua Caliente Resort Rancho Mirage, Mirage, CA, with the National American Indigenous Business Leadership Conference.
The competition was divided into three divisions: High school, Tribal College, and University. Each Chapter from three respective divisions presented an; introduction, past and present activities, the leadership of movements, integration of American Indigenous Culture, community service projects, fundraising efforts, and overall presentation skills. AIBL Chapters did a presentation in a video format where they had to include the Chapter name, current Chapter officers, the name and title of each member, and their current Chapter advisor for a total of ten minutes. Students that attend these events can listen and learn from today's business leaders, that provide tips and help them network in workshops that help create more skills.
NTU AIBL Chapter won one thousand dollars to add to their pot. Tilda Woody, an Advisor, is honored and so proud of them. NTU AIBL Chapter members that attended the event are Frederika Thomas, President; Romulus Cordova, Vice President; Christopher Beyal, Secretary; Devin T. Chee, Treasurer; Larris Enrico, Coordinator; Kaitlin Freeland, Student Senate Representative.
"My perspective as an educator and chapter advisor is to see the potential in students; whom they do not see in themselves. Helping them believe that their learned skills and knowledge with NTU and AIBL will build them to be successful in what they aspire to become. It is an addiction and my passion to see our NTU students achieve their goals. I see them laying a foundation for being an outstanding leader in their business endeavors. It's a privilege to be a part of their journey." - Tilda A. Woody, Assistant Professor of Accounting, NTU AIBL Chapter & COBC Advisor.
Navajo Technical University continues to honor Diné culture and language while educating for the future.