| Senator Theresa Hatathlie is Bįįh Bitoodnii clan (Deer Springs), Áshįįhí (Salt) is her father's clan, Tábąąhí (Edgewater) her maternal grandfather's clan and Tsé Deeshgizhnii (Rock Gap) is her paternal grandfather's clan. She is from Tsékǫ' Hasání (Coalmine Mesa, Arizona). She was born to Jack and Bessie Hatathlie amongst 10 siblings, raised with no running water or electricity with their closest neighbors being three miles away. Her parents instilled the beauty, calm and holistic path of life, prioritizing the Diné language. So, she is skilled and knowledgeable in the wealth of cultural teachings. Her parents taught that one should never believe one is without a job that provides compensation, so she industriously created opportunities as a cultural consultant, weaving Navajo textile rugs, beading beautiful handmade jewelry, and sewing fashionable creations while targeting a market that provided more than a livable wage for her family.
Theresa earned a degree from Northern Arizona University in Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Certificate in Human Resources. She developed a vast understanding of government and leadership, starting from home to community, tribal, state and federal levels. It allows her to tailor her communication to any audience and listen to understand, which is foundational in making a difference and are traits few attain. The teachings of her parents, the integration of culture and education have prepared her well to be an ardent advocate for Legislative District 6. |