Renters and landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in twelve Arizona counties may now apply for rent and utility assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Learn more.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Office of Tribal Relations serves as the point of contact for all American Indian Tribal Nations throughout Arizona to address the needs from the tribes and assist on a variety of human services matters. The DES Office of Tribal Relations also provides guidance, assistance and education to DES on various policy-related matters with a specific focus on Tribal Government Consultation and cultural awareness, and works to educate DES program staff about the American Indian Tribal Nations within Arizona to focus on particular strengths, needs and opportunities for partnership/collaboration. There are DES Program Divisions that have a dedicated Tribal Liaison to address day-to-day program matters and to address the specific needs from Tribes.
DES Office of Tribal Relations Tribal Relations Manager
Jocelyn Beard Tribal Affiliation: Navajo/Diné (480) 431-5473 1789 W. Jefferson St. Mail Drop: 1181 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), Interim Tribal Liaison
Jocelyn Beard Tribal Affiliation: Navajo/Diné (480) 528-2312 1789 W. Jefferson St. Mail Drop: 1181 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Division of Benefits & Medical Eligibility (DBME), Tribal Liaison
Anisia Sieweyumptewa Tribal Affiliation: Navajo and Hopi (602) 774-9241 8620 N. 22nd Ave. Mail Drop: 33S2 Phoenix, Az 85021
Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), Interim Tribal Liaison
Jocelyn Beard Tribal Affiliation: Navajo/Diné (602) 542-1290 1789 W. Jefferson St. Mail Drop: 1181 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Tribal Liaison
Eva Bighorse Tribal Affiliation: Cayuga Nation and Navajo/Diné (480) 261-7945 2200 N. Central Ave. Mail Drop: 2HB5 Phoenix, Az 85004
Division of Employment & Rehabilitation Services (DERS), Interim Tribal Liaison
Jocelyn Beard Tribal Affiliation: Navajo/Diné (602) 542-1290 1789 W. Jefferson St. Mail Drop: 1181 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Office of Community Engagement/OTR (OCE), Lean Coach
Guy Wright (480) 793-2627 1717 W. Jefferson St. Mail Drop: 1181 Phoenix, AZ 85007