Natalie Diaz

1978 -

photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

country of citizenship: United States of America

languages spoken, written or signed: Mojave, English

educated at: Old Dominion University

occupation: poet

award received: American Book Awards, Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

official website: www.nataliegermainediaz.com

Natalie Diaz (born September 4, 1978) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Mojave American poet, language activist, former professional basketball player, and educator. She is enrolled in the Gila River Indian Community and identifies as Akimel O'odham. She is currently an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. Source: Wikipedia (en)