Victoria Roanhorse enjoys playing in dirt, looking at insects and building bridges with her two year old daughter, Lucille . Ms. Roanhorse is from Crownpoint, NM on the Navajo Nation. She has been in early childhood education for over 10 years. She has a BA in Psychology from the University of New Mexico. She recently completed her masters program at Arizona State University. She'll receive her M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.  

Through her work at Explora, Ms. Roanhorse is able to provide quality informal STEAM programs to schools and communities.  Ms. Roanhorse's experience in informal education has led her to embracing and educating others about everyday and cultural science. She loves bringing the excitement of science, mathematics, art and engineering to children, families and educators. Ms. Roanhorse believes quality informal STEAM programs should be enjoyed by all.  Currently she is a Early Head Start Home Visitor with Youth Development Inc. in Albuquerque, NM. She loves serving her families. 

Victoria is an active member in the community and volunteers at several organizations. She is serving on the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children's board as VP of Membership Services. She believes in building community assets and views communities through a strength based approach. She believes communities have many resources to offer. In her newly appointed affiliate council position, she'll work hard for the tribal and rural communities. She is looking forward to the work ahead.