Craig Avery was born and raised in Sanders, Arizona and is a member of the Navajo Nation tribe. He is Honágháahnii (One-Walks-Around Clan), born for Tsi’naajinii (Black-Streaked-Wood People), his maternal grandfather is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House People), and his paternal grandfather is Tó’áhání (Near-To-Water Clan). Craig received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Pre Health Emphasis, from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Before accepting his current position, he worked for the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Project for three years as a Health Educator, and worked six months for Tsaile Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Department as a Recreation Specialist. He is currently employed by Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) and has worked there for the past three years as a Diabetes Health Coach. He provides direct patient care to patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus within Internal Medicine and other outpatient departments. Craig speaks and understands the Navajo language and serves as an interpreter during patient appointment visits with providers. Mr. Avery has discovered his passion for American Indian health care, and hopes to continue to serve his native people. As a HEAL Initiative fellow, he is excited to expand his skill-set in leadership and grow personally and professionally. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and running. Craig is a fellow at Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility in Chinle, Arizona