Dr. Chelsea Kettering is a member of the Navajo (Dine) tribe (Deeshchii’nii, Tachii’nii, Kinyaani, To’aheedliinii). Her educational achievements include Bachelor’s degrees in Music Vocal Performance and Psychology; a Masters degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences; and a Doctorate in Public Health with an Epidemiology specialization. Her dissertation focused on improving glucose screening rates for Native American postpartum mothers with gestational diabetes. Throughout her educational and professional journey, Chelsea has contributed to multiple taskforces with extensive focus in community health organizations, schools, hospitals, and tribal/state programs. She has partnered with organizations like the American Cancer Society, The Children’s Hospital, Navajo Nation, Indian Health Service, and OptumHealth New Mexico to assist with grant oversight, community assessments, and comprehensive strategies to address health disparities. She will be celebrating 10 years of marriage with her best friend, Aaron, and together they have two beautiful children. On her days off, you will often find Chelsea spending time with her family, running, sewing, traveling, reading, snowboarding, and/or attending concerts or musicals. As a Navajo woman that grew up in various locations across the world, her philosophical teachings encompass both Western and cultural views; which she strives to apply toward local community and public health programs. Her passion includes assisting in the development of culturally sensitive healthcare services, programs, and providing health education. Dr. Kettering has worked with the Navajo Indian Health Service for over five years and currently serves as the Epidemiology Co-Lead for the COVID19 pandemic response.