
Our Mission
The Navajo Nation Washington Office team of leaders and innovators elevate the collective voice of our Navajo people–táá Diné’e–through collaboration with White House, Congressional, and Federal agencies. Serving as a liaison between the three Navajo Nation Branches of Government, the Office strengthens federal laws, policies, executive orders, and practices that reinforce the federal trust responsibility, respect tribal sovereignty, and achieve the priorities of the Navajo Nation.
Our Team
Unity. Advocacy. Progress.

Executive Director
Ammon Ranger
Portfolio: Office of Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation, Taxation. Government-to-Government Relationship
Email: aranger@nnwo.org
Phone: (202) 847-4806

Deputy Executive Director
DeWayne Crank
Portfolio: Housing, Transportation, Infrastructure, Broadband, and Education
Email: dcrank@nnwo.org
Phone: (202) 847-4804

Government and Legislative Affairs Associate
Michael Lewis
Portfolio: Energy, Land Management, Natural Resources, and Water Rights
Email: mlewis@nnwo.org
Phone: (202) 339-7902

Government and Legislative Affairs Associate
Oriana Figueroa-Chacin
Portfolio: Health, Social Services, Human Civil & International Rights, and Voting Rights
Email: ochacin@nnwo.org

Government and Legislative Affairs Associate
Kyle Petersen
Portfolio: Public Safety, Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives, Judiciary, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs
Email: kpetersen@nnwo.org

Government and Legislative Affairs Associate
Timothy Benally
Portfolio: Agriculture, Economic Development, National Parks & Monuments, Fish & Wildlife, and Environment Protection
Email: tbenally@nnwo.org

