Miranda Cajero is Native American from Walatowa-Pueblo of Jemez, where she lives today. She graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque and received a Bachelor's of Community Health with an emphasis in Environmental Management at New Mexico State University.
    Miranda has always had an interest in health and environmental sciences, especially related to people's health at work, home and play. With that in mind, she has continued her education. She received a certificate as a GIS Analyst, which means she knows how to create maps using geospatial data. Once plotted, these maps allow health professionals and communities to study people's homes in relation to the nearest rivers, lakes, mining locations and other potential sources of environmental concern.
    As a Health Sciences Research Specialist for the Community Environmental Health Program at the University of New Mexico's College of Pharmacy, Miranda also develops and maintains databases.
    She oversees data input, performs quality assurance and checks and analyzes data.
    Miranda is a co-founder of Native American Youth Empowerment. She volunteers her time working with native youth, building leadership skills and mentoring students to become well-rounded, educated individuals who are committed to sustaining their cultural values, traditions and beliefs.