A Vision for Change

Skeg T:osh, my name is Naomi Miguel and I'm running for Arizona State Legislature - District 23. Here's a little about me: I was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised on the Tohono O'odham Nation. 

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I graduated from Casa Grande Union High School - shoutout, Cougars! Name a club, and I was most likely in it. I was a cheerleader and played saxophone in marching band. 

 

I graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University, an all-women’s college, with a degree in political science and minors in art and pre-law. Go Athenas! 

 

Then I worked for a national nonprofit organization focused on tribal justice systems and had a band for 2 months. During this time, I realized that I needed to go back to school to contribute more to our community. 

 

I graduated from American University’s Master's in Public Administration and Policy program, where I started noticing that I naturally wanted to learn how to fix policy problems through legislation. 

 

Curious about my legislative research, I participated in the Udall Foundation’s Native American Internship program, where I learned - I love legislation.  

 

Following the internship program, I was hired to work for former Representative Raúl Grijalva’s office, where I learned how to make le hefe’s coffee and introduce bills.

 

When he became Chair of the Natural Resources Committee, I became the Staff Director for the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, which passed historic legislation for tribal nations and was essential to passing bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

In the Biden Administration, I served as the Executive Director of the White House Initiative for Native Americans and Tribal Colleges and Universities, where I led tribal education policy efforts. We focused on education sovereignty, Indigenous languages, and teacher retention. 

 

Since then, I have started my own consulting business and taken time off to spend more time with my family.

However, I see the disparities living in a rural tribal area, and I think our State can do more, which is why I’m running for the state legislature.

 

I have a record of getting things done, and I would like an opportunity to serve the people of Arizona’s District 23. 

 

If you are registered to vote in Arizona’s District 23, help me get on the ballot by filling out our online petition: https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/election/eps/op/?media_id=3840379180593510447_80205977957&media_author_id=80205977957&utm_source=ig_text_feed_self_profile

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I hope to meet you out on the campaign trail! 

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M-sape,

Naomi Miguel

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