Leander Yazzie Ed.D.
Tribal Relations Manager, Indigenous Student Success Center
Green River College
Leander Yazzie, Ed.D, is the Tribal Relations Manager at Green River College, passionately advocating for Native American, Alaskan Native, and Indigenous students, staff, and faculty. As a proud enrolled Tribal member of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Yazzie brings deep cultural heritage and extensive experience spanning Workforce Education, Career & Advising, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Committed to amplifying student voices, he addresses barriers using data. A tireless advocate for Washington state's Native American communities, Dr. Yazzie fosters future leaders through initiatives like the Native American Working Group and the Washington state Board for CTCs American Indian Advisory Board.