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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.

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Executive Director

Ammon Ranger

Portfolio:  Office of Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation, Taxation. Government-to-Government Relationship

Email: aranger@nnwo.org

Phone: (202) 847-4806

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Deputy Executive Director

DeWayne Crank

Portfolio: Housing, Transportation, Infrastructure, Broadband, and Education

Email: dcrank@nnwo.org

Phone: (202) 847-4804

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Government and Legislative Affairs Associate

Michael Lewis

Portfolio: Energy, Land Management, Natural Resources, and Water Rights

Email: mlewis@nnwo.org

Phone: (202) 339-7902

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Government and Legislative Affairs Associate

Oriana Figueroa-Chacin

Portfolio: Health, Social Services, Human Civil & International Rights, and Voting Rights

Email: ochacin@nnwo.org

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Government and Legislative Affairs Associate

Kyle Petersen

Portfolio: Public Safety, Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives, Judiciary, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs

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Government and Legislative Affairs Associate

 

Timothy Benally

Portfolio: Agriculture, Economic Development, National Parks & Monuments, Fish & Wildlife, and Environment Protection

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Executive Assistant

Montaro Ramos

 

Email: mramos@nnwo.org

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