I am Thomasine Monroe, a Dine woman, I am Deeshchiinii, born for the Kinyaa’aanii (Towering House Clan), my paternal grandfather is Tachii nii (Red Running into the Water People) and my maternal grandfather is Todichii nii ( Bitter Water Clan). I am one of the Senior Legal Secretary in Human Services and Government Unit with DOJ. I come from the Window Rock NN Judicial Court, court clerk and NN Human Rights Commissioner’s Office, administrative assistant. Prior to moving home (after 20 plus years living in Phoenix, I relocated to Nazlini, AZ. (where I’m from). I grew up in Magna, Utah where I went to school. I left the Navajo Reservation when I was 14 years old. While living in Phoenix, I worked for the City of Phoenix Municipal Court downtown and then for the City of Mesa Municipal Court. I also have a lot of experience in banking prior to joining the ‘’legal’’ field. Before joining the courts, I worked as the administrative assistant for the General Manager for a company coming out of California, where I traveled all over with the GM. I was also a co-owner of a small business, Nez Art Studio in Glendale, AZ. Education: Right after high school, I attend Fitness and Nutrition school online out of Georgia (thinking I was going to open my own studio) but never pursed. Shortly after, I attend Arizona Institute of Business and Technology in Phoenix, AZ taking, Advanced Financial Services and then 1999 I went back to Rio Salado Community College where I took some Criminal Fraud classes. Outside of work, I LOVE to hike, be with my kids, husband and dogs. I love animals.