Yá’át’ééh shik’éí dóó shidine’é, shi éí Ian Teller yinishyé.
Tódích’íi’nii nishłį́, Kinyaa’áanii bashishchiin, Ma’ii Deeshgiizhinii dashicheii, Tóʼaheedlíinii dashinalí.
I was born and raised on the Navajo Nation in the communities of Tsaile and Blackrock, Arizona. I’m incredibly honored to rejoin the Diné College community as the Development Officer in the Office of the President. In this role, I look forward to supporting our college’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts to strengthen the mission of Diné College and uplift our academic community.
I am a proud graduate of Fort Lewis College, where I earned a B.A. in Business Administration, and the University of Southern California, where I received an M.S. in Music Industry. With that creative and academic background, I’ve dedicated myself to Native youth advocacy—using my platform to amplify Indigenous voices across media, politics, and pop culture. Today, with over 46,000 followers, I continue to spotlight Native issues and push for meaningful change at the intersection of entertainment and public service.
In 2024, I founded the When Natives Vote (WNV) Youth Initiative to increase voter participation on the Navajo Nation. Since launching, we’ve registered new voters, directly engaged hundreds of young people, and reached over four million people online. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I remain committed to empowering our people through civic action, storytelling, and community-driven leadership.
I’m excited to get to work and contribute to the continued growth and success of Diné College and our Diné Nation.
