Geraldene Blackgoat

Founding Student of Finding Rural [Plata Studio]

Graduate Student, University of New Mexico

School of Architecture + Planning

Basics

Born and raised in Arizona on the beautiful Navajo Nation. Received post-secondary education at Albuquerque’s University of New Mexico and gained relevant and influential training at the first and only Navajo woman-owned architectural firm.

Does/Doing

Dominant field of study is architecture and minor in planning. Happily interns at Indigenous Design Studio + Architecture where working with Native American tribes is impactful and prominent. Also, a very happy and proud auntie.

Done

Constant work with Native American communities in Arizona and New Mexico

President of American Indian Council of Architects + Engineers UNM Student Chapter

Explored Italy

To do

Travel the world

Continue work with Native American tribes and Indigenous tribes throughout the world

Focus on culturally appropriate architecture and design