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Heather L. Clah

Acting Attorney General

Mrs. Heather L. Clah is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. Heather was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in Orem, Utah. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University. Heather also received her Juris Doctor and Certificate in Indian Law from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Following law school, Heather moved to the Navajo Nation and served in various roles throughout her 18 years of legal experience.


Heather will depart from her role as a Corporate Attorney for Navajo Tribal Utility Authority from which she served from 2015 to 2023 and worked on vital infrastructure projects in all areas of Energy and Water for the Navajo People. Prior to NTUA, she served as Legal Counsel for President Ben Shelly from 2011 to 2015. She has also served as a Court Staff Attorney for the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch in Shiprock, New Mexico from 2008 to 2010, and as an attorney for the Navajo Nation Department of Justice within the Human Services & Government Unit from 2005 to 2008. Her Maternal Clan is Kinyaa’aanii (Towering House Clan) Her Paternal Clan is Tł’ááshchí’í (The Red Bottom People), her Maternal Grandfathers Clan is Táchii’nii (Red Running in the Water) and her Paternal Grandfather’s Clan is Tódích’nii (Bitter Water Clan). Heather is married and has three (3) Children.

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Barbara Calvin

Administrative Service Officer

Barbara Calvin is originally from Two Wells, New Mexico and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. She is employed with Navajo Nation Department of Justice/Office of the Attorney General since 1984. She has worked with the department in different position as Legal Secretary, Law Librarian, Administrative Assistant and presently as Administrative Services Officer. Previously she worked as Accounting Clerk with private business sectors before joining Navajo Nation Department of Justice. Ms. Calvin is a proud mother of two daughters and grandma to two grand-daughters.

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Valencia Charley

Legal Secretary

Valencia Charley is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation where she grew up in Ganado, Arizona. She is Ma’iideeshgiizhnii (Coyote Running Clan), born for Tachii’nii (Red Running into the Water Clan), her maternal grandfather is Tsenaahabitlii (Sleeping Rock Clan), and her paternal grandfather is Kinyaa’aanii (Towering House Clan). She is still pursuing her Law Advocate degree with Navajo Technical University. She worked with the Navajo Nation for six years and currently works as Legal Secretary under the Water Rights Unit. She is a proud mother of three daughters.

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Cynthia Avery

Senior Office Specialist

Cynthia Avery is from Coyote Canyon, N.M. She has been employed with Navajo Nation Dept. of Justice under Office of the Attorney General for 31 years, as an Office Specialist. Previously she was employed in many positions which included working in the hospital setting and public assistance programs. Lastly, she is blessed with two (2) daughters; and is the grandmother to three (3) wonderful grandchildren – whom are her “pride & joy”.

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Primeaux Youvella

Sr. Programmer Analyst

Hi, my name is Primeaux Youvella. Naaneesht'ezhi Tachii'nii nishli  Naakai dine'e bashischiin Honaghaahnii dashicheii Kiisʼáanii dashinali. I live in  Window Rock, Az. I am excited to be assisting you with any IT problems or needs. I have been working with the Navajo Nation Government for 9 years now.

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