El Tonio AKA MM

Ya'at'eeh Shikw'asini! That is a traditional greeting that means "all is beautiful" of the Dineh or "Navajo People".I am a member of the great Navajo Nation. My mom is of the Todich'iinii Clan and Father is of the Lithuanian/English Peoples. I come from a proud Nation that encompasses 25,000 square miles, 110 communities, over 300,000 members, and a strong culture. We are the largest private land owner in the Southwest.As a child, I spent significant time with my great-grandparents being raised in the ancient traditions of our people. I am blessed to get very "edumacated" with an MBA and have headed the Navajo Nation's Economic and Government Development Divisions, responsible for massive progress of our Nation. I have advised Navajo Presidents, Congress and Senate Leaders, and leaders from Tribes across our country.I am blessed with a good family, many relatives and friends. They help me have purpose. I now wear several important hats - heading up some innovative work at the Grand Canyon Trust, Horizon Springs, Native Renaissance, Keya Earth, and the NACDC.