National: Navajo Nation, Northern Arizona University
Amber Renee Archie is of the Navajo tribe from northeastern Arizona, she is Towering House Clan and is born for the Black Streak Wood People Clan. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Biology at Northern Arizona University (NAU), focusing on riparian restoration along the Little Colorado River, particularly near tribal lands. Her research explores sustainable restoration practices and management strategies that balance ecological conservation with community needs.
Amber holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Sociocultural Anthropology from NAU. During her post-baccalaureate fellowship, she developed a dryland restoration project within the Navajo Nation. Her commitment to environmental stewardship and supporting indigenous communities is further highlighted by her involvement in collaborative research. She contributed to a recently published study in the Journal of Sustainability Research, which explored Indigenous climate change perceptions through Tribal talking circles in the Colorado Plateau. Amber’s research aligns with broader efforts to restore biodiversity and address the impacts of climate change.
