Background
Shirley, Joe was born on December 4, 1947 in Chinle, Arizona, United States.
Shirley, Joe was born on December 4, 1947 in Chinle, Arizona, United States.
Associate of Arts, Magic Valley Christian College, Albion, Idaho, 1968. Bachelor of Science in business, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, 1973. Master of Social Work, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1978.
Various social work positions. Executive director Navajo Division Social Services, 1983—1984. Supervisor Apache County, 1984—2003.
President Navajo Nation, since 2003.
Married Vikki Shirley. 6 children.