Mary is her name but she prefers Jackie, short for Jacqueline, a name given to by her Uncle Ernest. She was born on the Navajo Reservation in her grandmother’s house. She has lived in Murfreesboro, TN for 20 years with her husband of 35 years. They have two daughters living in Oklahoma and one son in Ohio. They, along with their two beautiful granddaughters, are her greatest accomplishments. Jackie has worked for a Federal agency for 9+ years and has been heavily involved with NAIA the entire time she has lived in Tennessee. Jackie is dedicated to help improve the lives of the Native People of Tennessee and is a tireless advocate for NAIA.
~ Navajo / Diné ~
Jackie Yazzie
Board Member
