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Clarita Lefthand-Begay is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington’s Information School. A member of the Navajo Nation, her work engages Indigenous Knowledge Systems through community-based research and mentorship, focusing on environmental health and critical Indigenous studies. She investigates topics such as Tribal water security and Indigenous data justice and emphasizes ethical research practices that prioritize Tribal community needs. Her research extends across various partnerships with Tribal nations in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Lefthand-Begay has contributed to the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s Fifth National Climate Assessment and has secured funding for her work from prestigious organizations like the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In particular, she is the co-leader of the Pacific Northwest Hub’s Center Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS), which fosters collaboration between Indigenous scholars and Western scientists. Lefthand-Begay holds a PhD in Environmental Occupational Health Sciences from the University of Washington, alongside a Master's degree in Environmental Health and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.
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