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Tia Bahozhoni is a Grants and Communications Officer for the Indian Law Resource Center, where she supports grant development and fundraising efforts through research, proposal writing, and strategic communications. She collaborates with program teams to develop content, refine messaging, and create resources that advance organizational priorities.
Previously, Tia served as a Policy Specialist at the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. Her work has focused on identifying and researching policy priorities, systems engagement, and developing culturally and legally relevant resources. She is committed to addressing the urgent needs of Native women impacted by violence and to supporting the social change work inherent in ending violence against Native women.
Tia is a Diné woman (Naashashí/Bear Clan born for Tsédeeshghiiznii/Rock Gap Clan) and grew up in Shiprock, New Mexico. She developed a strong connection to her community through attending ceremonies, hearing her language through songs, and participating in traditional agricultural practices. She was also shaped by relatives engaged in creative expression such as weaving, sculpting, and painting, an inspiration that continues to shape her perspective and work.
She holds a B.A. in English from Fort Lewis College and an M.A. in Medical Anthropology from the University of Colorado. During her graduate studies, she focused on health disparities in Indigenous communities, migrant health, and drug syndemics.