april armijo
Company Owner at Ambitious Ancestors
indigitizer | steminist | creator ambitious ancestor | digital learning & content designer | program & operation leader
14 year progressive technology management strategic growth development within nonprofit , educational institution , commercial , federal entity . agile leader curating leveraging experience business , education , technology create share successful approach methodology inspire continuous growth -- individually , programmatically , institutionally . april ha served technology field multitude way including management , digital content curriculum design , creating digital literacy workshop adult learner tribal community , wa integral maturity startup , develops engagement strategy tribal community adopt digital communication platform . focused graduate program research challenge systemically excluded group face within stem field direct experience challenge within industry , april ha passion bridging opportunity gap posse full spectrum understanding provides drive insight effectively identify opportunity pathway strategic organizational solution . culmination effort , april created ambitious ancestor , multifaceted online platform promote indigenous business , advocate , mentor .
Ambitious Ancestors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambitiousancestors
Company Owner
Ambitious Ancestors was established to strengthen our Indigenous economies through the promotion of Indigenous businesses and to provide our communities accessibility to Indigenous Advocates who are impacting change through their dedication in sharing knowledge. 

If you are Indigenous and have a business or would like to be listed as an advocate that our Indigenous community can contact, create a profile, list your contact details, and share your social media. Take part in cultivating and curating generational wealth within our communities.
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Diné Source, LLC
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Business Manager
Dine Source is an IT services solution company that provides Managed Services, System Modernization, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Agile/DevOps, and BI and Analytics. As the Business Manager, April manages the daily operations, program management, budget tracking/reporting, capability maturity practices, as well as the business planning, development, and performance of Diné Source. She promotes and ensures the core values of DDC are integrated within the strategic planning and operations of Diné Source.
Dayton, Ohio Area
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State Bar of New Mexico
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IT Manager
The State Bar of New Mexico is the membership organization of all licensed attorneys in NM. The Bar Foundation is the charitable arm representing the legal community’s commitment to serving the people of NM, providing access to legal services to underserved populations.

-Directed and mentored the IT/Data Team, which was responsible for system, database, and website administration and security of virtual and physical IT/AV assets
-Managed two Engagement Management System (EMS) upgrades with Customer Relationship Management (CMS) functionality including upgrades and website redesigns
-Created and updated SQL stored procedures to prepare for annual licensing renewals
-Utilized SSRS for reporting and dashboard development
-Developed analytical dashboards to display demographics of the 8K+ membership
-Projected costs for IT operations and projects to develop the annual IT budget
-Solved escalated website and database technical issues
-Developed training for over 30 database users
-Created a pipeline of projects to continually improve website functionality
-Liaison with external technology solution providers
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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New Mexico State University
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Adult Education/Digital Literacy Instructor
The Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI) was a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to offer General Equivalency Diploma (GED)/Adult Education, Dual Enrollment, and college success programs on campus and within surrounding tribal reservations including the Pueblo of Acoma and Tohajiilee Navajo community.

-Established the first Technology & Adult Education Outreach Center in Acoma
-Completed two-month training on assessing students’ basic education levels 
-Guided each student on a personalized path for improvement in computer literacy, language, reading, math, and grammar to attain their GED
-Developed digital literacy workshops for adult learners in Acoma
-Developed all documents and publications including NASNTI webpage, brochures, flyers, and handbooks
-Presented program model at the Native American Student Advocacy Institute hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
-Supported over 80 students in obtaining their GED
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aiseshq
Information Services Coordinator
AISES works to increase the representation of Native Americans in STEM, promoting standards of education and professional excellence to widen the STEM workforce. AISES provides student internships, professional development and career resources, national and regional conferences, leadership development summits, and other STEM-focused programming.

-Managed 5K+ membership relations and cycles from Pre-College to Professional and Elder
-Managed the memberships of 120 pre-college chapters and 12 professional chapters from recruitment, processing, reporting, retention, engagement, and communication 
-Managed the pre-college, professional chapter and volunteering events
-Represented AISES headquarters at college chapter and professional regional conferences to promote the vision and report on headquarter updates
-Maintained the AISES website, social media, membership database, and created database queries to pull membership and demographic reports
-Key in the development and deployment of two website redesigns and upgrades
-Maintained list serves, email lists, and designed the bi-weekly AISES E-Newsletter
-Assisted with the development of print and electronic materials including annual reports, the Winds of Change magazine AISES pages, and event and business development materials
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Educational Learning Technologies (EDLT)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
New Mexico State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/new-mexico-state-university/
EDLT prepares educators for 21st-century teaching and learning in blended and fully online environments. As an EDLT educator, I develop effective strategies for classroom technology integration ensuring best practices in curriculum and instruction, culturally responsive teaching, online learning/educational technology, online pedagogy, and curriculum development for blended and online delivery using emerging technologies.
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Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
New Mexico State University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/new-mexico-state-university/
ICT focuses on the knowledge and experience that is required to design, implement and manage a variety of information systems and includes the study of Networking and Network Security, Information Security, Application and Operating Systems Software, System Integration, and Database Design and Management.
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Computer Technology
Associate of Science (A.S.)
New Mexico State University
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Web Mastery
Associate of Science (A.S.)
New Mexico State University
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Computer Science
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
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Outstanding Student in Associate of Science
New Mexico State University Alumni Association
Outstanding Student in Associate of Science - Computer Technology
NMSU Computer Science Program Director
Outstanding Student in Associate of Science - Web Mastery
NMSU Computer Science Program Director
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David Pratt
Second Vice-Chief at Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
Saskatoon, SK
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Wade Hamlin
Owner, N Line Electric
Longmont, CO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-garcia-655b3440
Christine Garcia
Owner of FASTSIGNS in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
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Maheli Hall
May Hall
Santa Fe, NM
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Kelly Jernigan
FBT Architects
Colorado Springs, CO
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Joannie Suina Romero
Executive Director at Laguna Community Foundation
Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area
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Calista Pinnecoose, MBA
President, North Stone
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-dimitriou-4426488b
Patty Dimitriou
Native American Entrepreneur
Window Rock, AZ
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Sahar Khadjenoury
Digital Story Teller through Indigenous Media
previously: TV Producer at PBS affiliate: First Nations Experience | FNX TV
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Crystal Carr
Director Of Legislative Affairs and Special Projects at Dine' College. CEO and Co-Founder, Hołdzilei Hiking Strong
Tsaile, AZ
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Shannon Holsey
President at Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians
Shawano, WI
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Tanayia White (Apache)
Lead Native American Affairs Specialist
Safford, AZ
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Michelle Hale
Assistant Professor at Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
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Nathan Riley Sr.
Santa Fe, NM
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Felicia Pinter
Agile Practitioner 3 at Optum
Peoria, AZ
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Douglas Miles
Owner, Apache Skateboards
San Carlos, AZ
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Hans Klose
Owner, Sovereign Beneficial LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christalmjackson
Christal M. Jackson
Impact and Equity Architect
Oakland, CA
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Provider Program Manager at AppSmart
Denver Metropolitan Area
April Armijo
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Infection Preventionist at University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area
April Armijo
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Operations Manager at Pacific Dental Services
Phoenix, AZ
April Armijo
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Student at Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
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Webgrrls International
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Southern California AISES Professional Chapter Network
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NMSU Aggies
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WebFormZ form builder and workflow tools for iMIS
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Phoenix Professional Chapter of AISES
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AFCEA International
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Girls in Tech - Global
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
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