For Ethan Tacheene, pursuing a diploma in business law was not only a personal objective – it was a mission rooted in the service of his community.
Having grown up in a small Navajo nation community in many farms, in Arizona, Tachene includes the challenges that the indigenous communities are confronted. Originally an aerospace engineering student, he changed majors after being connected with WP Carey students who shared his passion and objectives to help others.
“I wanted to learn to have a direct impact on my community while providing resources for economic development,” explains Tacheene. “Business law was the most reasonable solution because I wanted to better understand legal frameworks and business practices.”
Since his arrival at ASU, Tachene has distinguished himself as a leader, mentor and defender being director of operations for the Amerindian commercial organization And work with the office of American Indian initiatives and the alliance of Aboriginal peoples. He advised Barrett, the Honors College on the means of increasing registrations for Amerindian students and supervised students in his hometown, by guiding them through college applications and scholarship opportunities. The thesis of the honors of stain focuses on strategic economic development within the Navajo nation – a work which reflects its academic dedication and its personal mission.
Last spring, Tacheene was appointed undergraduate university Udall 2024A prestigious federal scholarship awarded 55 juniors and seniors from the country which demonstrate leadership, public service and engagement in matters related to Amerindian nations or the environment.
Tacheene hopes one day to establish a law firm using indigenous professionals and currently applies to the law faculty while preparing for the internship at the Congress this summer via the Udall Foundation.
We asked the task to share more on her career and how her ASU experience shapes his future in law and plea.
Question: What did you learn from the ASU – in class or otherwise – who surprised you or changed your point of view?
Answer: I learned that there was a false idea on good and evil. Although there are often several solutions to a problem, and they are classified as good or erroneous, innovation teaches us that these false ideas should not determine our decisions.
Q: What teacher taught you the most important lesson at ASU?
A: Jacquie Scott LynchTeaching professor and specialization faculty at honors in Barrett, Honors College, provided the most crucial lesson.
In its course in human events, I was exposed to literature which was an iteration of important moments in human history which helped to define society today. His lessons gave me the information I needed because of my lack of knowledge of American society. Being born and raised in a tribal reserve, I was isolated in Native American society. This had negative effects on my transition to ASU, but the course of human events and Professor Lynch helped me to adapt.
Q: What is the best advice you give to those who are still at school?
A: Stay faithful to your values while remaining open to learning others. The most impactful growth occurs when you get out of your comfort zone and get involved in various perspectives. Build a network of mentors that can help you face academic and professional challenges.
Q: How will your ASU training continue to support your career after graduation?
A: My education in business law equipped me with the analytical skills and the legal knowledge necessary to defend economic development in the Amerindian communities. The ASU emphasis on leadership also prepared me to initiate political discussions and government work, where I plan to focus on tribal legislation.
Q: If someone gave you $ 40 million to solve a problem on our planet, what would you attack you?
A: I would attach myself to the question of economic inequality in the Amerindian communities. I would invest in initiatives that promote economic independence, such as the financing of tribal companies, the creation of vocational training programs and offer it tribes access to capital. These efforts would help break the dependence cycle using federal aid and promote long -term sustainability for Aboriginal nations.