Brenda Anderson is from Flagstaff, Arizona, and was raised in Nazlini, Arizona. She is from the Sun Clan and was born into Tabaaha (Water’s Edge Clan). Her maternal grandfather’s clan is Gila River, and her paternal grandfather’s clan is Tachiinii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan). She currently resides in St. Michaels, Arizona, with her family and grandchildren.
Brenda Anderson is employed by the Navajo Nation Department of Justice and possesses over 40 years of legal expertise, including prior roles as a Tribal Court Advocate and Managing Attorney. She is an active member of the Navajo Nation Bar Association. Ms. Anderson has represented clients in both civil and criminal proceedings, as well as administrative and public benefit cases within the Navajo Nation. She has actively participated in and assisted the Navajo Nation Bar Association for numerous years, serving as Chairperson and/or committee member. Additionally, she has volunteered as a VITA tax preparer for more than 16 years and has undertaken various other community responsibilities. Furthermore, she has engaged with the Navajo Nation Courts and possesses over 40 years of legal experience.