Russell Begaye | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of the Navajo Nation | |
| Assumed office May 12, 2015 | |
| Vice President | Jonathon Nez |
| Preceded by | Ben Shelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shiprock, New Mexico |
| Nationality |  Navajo Nation and  USA |
| Residence | Window Rock, AZ |
| Occupation | Public service; retired small business owner |
Russell Begaye is the president of Navajo Nation. He was elected to the office on April 4, 2015[1] and was sworn-in on May 12, 2015.[2] He is the second New Mexican Navajo to hold the Navajo Presidency. Begaye is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles.
References
edit- ^ Skinner, Curtis. "Russell Begaye wins Navajo Nation presidency after delayed vote". Reuters. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- ^ Smith, Noel Lyn. "Navajo President-elect Russell Begaye to take office Tuesday". Daily-Times. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
