Dana Wilcox-Frago

Dana Wilcox-Frago is from the Diné and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo People. She grew up on the Navajo Nation and visits frequently to see her family and extended relatives. Dana received a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona in 2002 with a Minor in American Indian Studies. Upon completion of receiving her degree, she has worked in the areas of education, counseling, public health, and social services. She has gained over 20 years of experience working with Indigenous high school and college students, as a counselor, teacher, mentor, and administrator. An advocate for students, she enjoys hearing their success stories. She believes that education is vital in strengthening our Indigenous communities. Currently, she is working towards obtaining her master's degree in the field of Higher Education.