Dine (Navajo)
She/Her
Linda “Lyn” Henderson was raised in Sanostee (Tséʼałnáoztʼiʼí), NM on the Navajo Reservation by late parents Reed and Elizabeth Henderson. My maternal clan is Hoo’ghan Lani (Many Hogans), paternal Taachiini (Red Running into Water), maternal grandparents T’lizi Daal’chi’I (Red Goat) and paternal grandparents A’shii’hi (Salt People). She is enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. I’m the proud mom to my beautiful daughter Kiley who is currently pursuing her Nursing Education.
Lyn is earned her Associates Degrees in Psychology from San Juan College, also additional Associates in Pre-Management and Liberal Arts from Central NM Community College. She has a career in Healthcare contracting community medical providers statewide for the Veterans Administration Community Care Program. She has earned her Bachelors of Human and Community Services from New Mexico State University and is now a Masters Level Candidate for graduate school at UNM School of Public Administration.
While being in the healthcare sector for almost 20 years, I recognize the need for consistent and constant advocacy in equitable healthcare access for Native, Women and Veterans. As a qualified Medical Interpreter, I am cognizant of the need for language and cultural support for those not familiar with hospital settings. My involvement with the Native Working Group within the organization aims to continually support the needs of Native American patients. I am also passionate in advancing healthcare access for Veterans in support of the VA Medical Centers and Community Based Clinics that meet the needs of Veterans closer to home communities.
Lyn is earned her Associates Degrees in Psychology from San Juan College, also additional Associates in Pre-Management and Liberal Arts from Central NM Community College. She has a career in Healthcare contracting community medical providers statewide for the Veterans Administration Community Care Program. She has earned her Bachelors of Human and Community Services from New Mexico State University and is now a Masters Level Candidate for graduate school at UNM School of Public Administration.
While being in the healthcare sector for almost 20 years, I recognize the need for consistent and constant advocacy in equitable healthcare access for Native, Women and Veterans. As a qualified Medical Interpreter, I am cognizant of the need for language and cultural support for those not familiar with hospital settings. My involvement with the Native Working Group within the organization aims to continually support the needs of Native American patients. I am also passionate in advancing healthcare access for Veterans in support of the VA Medical Centers and Community Based Clinics that meet the needs of Veterans closer to home communities.