Paulette Thomas Pico (Navajo Nation) Dziłtł’ahnii (Mountain Cove Clan) and born for Naasht’ézhí Dine’é (Zuni Clan), Maternal Grandfather’s clan – Tsé Nahabiłnii (Sleep-Rock People Clan) and Paternal Grandfather’s clan – Tó’aheedlíinii (Water-Flows-Together Clan). Paulette is carrying on the family tradition by working as a Principal System Engineer with Roche Molecular Systems. She is a Sequoyah Fellow of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and a member of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Paulette and her family actively participate in community events which promote diversity and cultural awareness such as Interfaith events, school events, American Indian gatherings while being a parent to three. Paulette joined the board in July of 2016 and proudly serves as the Secretary.
Committee(s): Executive Committee and Nominating Committee