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Mary Kim Titla
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| Born | November 24, 1960 San Carlos, Arizona, U.S.
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| Citizenship | San Carlos Apache Tribe, United States |
| Education | University of Oklahoma Arizona State University |
| Occupation | Executive Director, United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY, Inc.) |
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KPNX TV reporter |
| Spouse(s) | John Mosley |
| Children | Jordan, Micah and Bear |
Mary Kim Titla, born on November 24, 1960, is a Native American woman who has done many important things. She is a publisher, a strong supporter of young people, and a journalist. She used to be a TV reporter. Mary Kim Titla is a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. She believes that everyone involved in a child's education should work hard. This helps make sure students get a great education in a safe place.
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About Mary Kim Titla
Mary Kim Titla is a well-known Native American journalist and advocate. She was born in San Carlos, Arizona. She has worked to help young people and share important stories. She is a self-described moderate Democrat. This means her political views are usually in the middle.
Her Start in Journalism
Mary Kim Titla made history in 1987. She became the first Native American television journalist in Arizona. She worked for KVOA in Tucson, Arizona. Later, she reported for KPNX in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work helped bring important news to many people.
Education and Achievements
Mary Kim Titla studied at the University of Oklahoma. She earned her first college degree there. She then went on to get her master's degree. This was from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This school is part of Arizona State University. In November 2006, she was honored. She was added to the Cronkite School's Alumni Hall of Fame. This shows how much her work was valued.
Helping Young People
Today, Mary Kim Titla is the executive director of United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY). This organization is located in Mesa, Arizona. UNITY helps young Native Americans. It supports them in becoming leaders. It also helps them connect with their culture. This role allows her to continue her work as a youth advocate.
Running for Office
In 2008, Mary Kim Titla decided to run for a political office. She was a candidate for Arizona's First Congressional District. This is a part of the United States House of Representatives. She ran in the Democratic primary election. This election was held on September 2, 2008. She placed second in the race.
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, 2008
