Tommy Kenneth Begay

Background

Begay, Tommy Kenneth was born on September 14, 1961 in Fort Defiance, Arizona, United States. Son of Tommy K., Senior and Bernice (Bennett) Begay.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Arizona, 1983; Master in Public Health, U. Arizona, 1997; postgraduate, U. Arizona, since 1997.

Career

Environmental biologist Navajo environmental protection administration, Navajo Nation, Window Rock, Arizona, 1983-1985; program manager uranium mill tailings remedial action project, Navajo Nation, Window Rock, 1985-1988; contract analyst, Navajo Nation, Window Rock, 1988-1989; research assistant biochemistry, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1989-1991; assistant director health careers pathway program Center Native American Health, Arizona Prevention Center, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1996-1997; coordinator, institute Native American Research Training Center, U. Arizona, Tucson, since 1997.

Achievements

• Tommy Kenneth Begay has been listed as a noteworthy Health facility administrator, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member APHA, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Behavioral Medicine.

Interests

• Avocations: rock climbing, running, hiking, mountain biking.

Connections

Married Felicia A. Leon.

Father:

Tommy K. Begay

Mother:

Bernice (Bennett) Begay

Spouse:

Felicia A. Leon.