Emile Eich (Diné) serves as the Senior Data Analyst at the American Indian Policy Institute, where she focuses on data analytics and evaluation planning to support Indigenous-led research, policy, and advocacy efforts. Her work is rooted in community partnerships and a commitment to using data in ways that strengthens tribal self-determination, supports digital sovereignty, and reflects Indigenous values and ways of knowing.
Before joining AIPI, Emile worked as a Data Analyst at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, where she developed interactive dashboards and evaluation tools to support decision-making across the college. Her innovative approach earned her ASU’s Process Innovation Award. She also contributed to the Navajo Nation Teachers Education Consortium by helping develop strategic plans and performance measures to strengthen teacher preparation efforts for Navajo students.
Emile’s research experience includes work on American Indian health, diabetes, environmental justice, and education. While in Aotearoa (New Zealand), she explored how Māori identity is connected to water and land, looking at the ways cultural relationships to place shape Indigenous well-being and belonging.
Emile earned her M.S. in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics from Arizona State University and her B.S. in Psychological Sciences from Northern Arizona University. She previously served as First Attendant to Miss Indian Arizona, acting as a goodwill ambassador on behalf of Arizona’s 22 tribal nations. She also co-founded the Diné Youth Ice Climbing Group, a program focused on cultural pride and outdoor connection. Her work is grounded in the values of cultural stewardship, community leadership, and Indigenous empowerment.