Richelle Montoya is an American politician who is the 11th vice president of the Navajo Nation.[2] She is the first woman elected to the executive office of Navajo Nation.[2]
Montoya is from Torreon, Sandoval County, New Mexico and is Hashtł'ishnii (Mud clan) and born for Ta'neeszahnii (Tangle clan).[3] Her maternal grandfather is Kinłichii'nii (Red House clan), and her paternal grandfather is Táchii'nii (Red Running into Water clan).[4]
She served as the president of the Torreon/Star Lake Chapter and is a member of the Na’ Neelzhiin Ji Olta’ Inc. board.[5] In August 2022, Montoya was selected as the running mate of Buu Nygren during the 2022 Navajo Nation presidential election.[6]
Montoya is an advocate for the usage of the Navajo language.[4]
She was married to U.S. Army veteran Olsen Chee.[5] The pair separated in August 2023.[1]
^ abAbasta, Rick (2023-11-02). "Olsen Chee believes protecting his wife led to separation". Navajo Times. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
^Silversmith, Shondiin. "Navajo voters elect Buu Nygren as president, ousting Jonathan Nez". Longview News-Journal. Archived from the original on 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
^ abSilversmith, Shondiin. "Buu Nygren becomes youngest Navajo president, Richelle Montoya becomes the first woman VP". Tucson Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
^ abKrisst, Rima (2022-08-11). "Aiming for balance: Nygren picks Richelle Montoya-Chee as running mate". Navajo Times. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
^"Nygren chooses New Mexico leader as running mate in Navajo president election". KNAU Arizona Public Radio. 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
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