Emery Tahy

Emery Tahy (Navajo) Emery Tahy is an enrolled member of the Navajo Tribe. Emery is of the Bitter Water clan, born for the Mexican Navajo People clan. His maternal grandfather’s clan is Edge Water and his paternal grandfather’s clan is Red Streaking clan. Emery is originally from the community of West Water, Utah which is located in the northern agency of the Navajo Nation. Emery currently works as an Evaluator with the Native American Health Center in the Bay Area. Emery has over 20 years of professional experience working with the American Indian and Alaskan Native population in the field of Public Health specifically related to qualitative research methodologies and evaluation. Emery’s professional skills set range from program evaluation, grant writing and reporting. This consists of surveillance and research of health-related data. Emery currently serves as a Board Member with the American Indian Culture District (AICD) in San Francisco and is a longtime community member of the Urban Indian community.

Emery is passionate about reconnecting to indigenous culture, language and traditions. Emery is an advocate for culture is cure initiative, health and wellness, environmental justice and equity.