Wanda Jimmie (Navajo)
Crownpoint, New Mexico
Information Technology
Navajo Technical University
Wanda Jimmie grew up in Crownpoint, New Mexico and is a single mother of five children who range in ages five to 20 years. She graduated from Navajo Technical University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology and a Mathematics Certificate in May 2020. The program is science, technology, and math based with courses in computing, database design, programming, network security, and web app development. The Information Technology program prepares students for immediate and continuing employment in two areas: Careers in programming and computer or network operations and digital moviemaking, digital sounds, and graphics.
Along with her studies, Wanda worked part time as an Advanced Tutor at the Nitsáhákees Bee’anoséél Student Success Center, which is an on-campus student lab that is a comfortable, quiet setting to work on homework assignments, have access to computers, and receive tutoring services. Wanda is part of the NTU Student Senate serving as the secretary.
Since the interruption of in-person classes due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wanda continued her courses at home through NTU’s E-learning department for access and delivery of online coursework. She received support through email and close communication with her instructors.
The campus closure caused Wanda to not work due to the shutdown of the Navajo Technical University and the entire Navajo Nation which has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. The T3 Funds bought necessary supplies and food for Wanda’s family.