Douglas Tsosie

Education
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Arizona

Biography
Douglas moved to Tucson from the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. After putting his education on hold for physical therapy to recover from a spinal cord injury, he worked in manufacturing and logistics. From microchips and circuit boards to missiles, Douglas spent over a decade in production. With tenacity, Douglas made the leap to a seemingly unrelated field—teaching. With his wife’s support, Douglas finished his degree at the University of Arizona in Interdisciplinary Studies in Global and Intercultural Studies, which reignited his initial passion Secondary Education. Douglas donated his services as a conversational English tutor in Indonesia and currently volunteers as Youth Director at his church.