Shaniya Wood is a 25 year old Navajo, mother to Mason age 6 and Carter age 2. Shaniya and her family live in Naschitti, New Mexico. Shaniya currently works at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital in Gallup, New Mexico at the specialty clinic as a Lead Medical Assistant. Shaniya finished school 2014 then went on to becoming a Medical Assistant in 2017. Shaniya has worked Oncology, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics before recently transferring into Urology, OB-GYN and General Surgery. Shaniya is very dedicated to her family, work and community. March of 2020 when the Coronavirus hit New Mexico Shaniya and her provider Dr. Caleb Lauber were sent to the local hotels in the Gallup community to care for over a total of 5,000 patients. Outside of spending most of her time at work Shaniya enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Shaniya is the oldest of 6 children, Shaniya has 3 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters. Shaniya and her family participate in traditional ceremonies and have traveled to over 30 states to do so. Shaniya also participates in powwow dancing, Shaniya is a jingle dress dancer and has been dancing for almost 20 years. When Shaniya has the time she keeps busy by beading or sewing for family and friends. Shaniya is very passionate about what she does and she wishes to continue to help anyone she can.