Raquel Elaine Aviles

Raquel Elaine Aviles has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Currently, they hold the position of Deputy Director of Human Resources at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, starting in November 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Career Development at the same organization from March 2021 to February 2022.

In 2020, Aviles worked at the University of Washington as a Senior Research Coordinator/TA Manager under the university's Seven Directions: An Indigenous Public Health Center. Raquel Elaine'sresponsibilities included developing and providing culturally appropriate health systems and public health trainings, technical assistance supports, and evaluation activities. Raquel Elaine worked closely with federal, state, and tribal governments and other organizations. Raquel Elaine also supported research efforts, conducted literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, and drafted findings in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways. Raquel Elaine'stenure at the University of Washington lasted from January 2020 to April 2021.

From 2008 to 2020, Aviles held various positions at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Raquel Elaine started as a Management Assistant in November 2008 and went on to become a Program Manager in August 2012. Later, they served as the Associate Director of Health from September 2013 to January 2020.

Aviles's earliest work experience dates back to 1996 at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, where they held the positions of HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Assistant (September 1996 to January 1997), Tobacco Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator (January 1997 to February 2002), and Circles of Care Project Director (February 2002 to March 2007).

In addition to their roles at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the University of Washington, Aviles also worked as a Sr. Curriculum Specialist at The University of Arizona from July 2007 to November 2008.

Overall, Aviles has a well-rounded background in public health, program management, curriculum development, and personnel management.

Raquel Elaine Aviles has a diverse education history that includes pursuing a Master of Healthcare Innovation (MHI) degree in the field of Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Arizona State University. Before that, they completed a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree with a focus on Organizational Studies, also at Arizona State University.

Prior to attending Arizona State University, Raquel Elaine Aviles attended the University of Arizona, where they pursued General Studies but did not obtain a degree. Raquel Elaine also completed an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Pima Community College.

In addition to their formal education, Raquel Elaine Aviles has obtained certifications in Tribal Human Resources Professional from the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) in November 2021 and in Human Resource Management from Arizona State University in January 2021.