Nathaniel Todea
2008 Most Promising Scientist/Engineer
Nathaniel Todea of the Navajo Nation is a State Hydraulic Engineer for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Nathaniel recognized a fundamental commonality between NRCS mission statements, Navajo ideology, and his personal beliefs about the importance of harmony between people and their natural environment. He not only is committed to excellence and high quality work as a hydraulic engineer but also as a recruiting cadre member for NRCS. He earned is M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico and a B.A. in Anthropology from Fort Lewis College. |