Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 7, 2013-2017

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Arizona, District 1, 2016

Changed Political Party from Democratic to Republican, November 23, 2015

Appointed by Apache County Board of Supervisors, Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 7, 2013

Health Policy Fellow, Representative Donna Christensen, 2003-2004

Former Member, Commerce and Workforce Development Committee, Arizona State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Arizona State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Health and Human Services Committee, Arizona State Senate

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Arizona State Senate

Vice President/Chief Development Officer, American Indian Health and Management Policy, Incorporated, 2006-present

Former Student Researcher, Native American Cancer Partnership, University of Arizona

Principal, Native Health Group, Limited Liability Corporation, 2008-2012

Medicare & Medicaid Distributer, UnitedHealthcare, 2003-2005

Science Teacher, Collaboration for the Advancement of Teaching Technology and Science, National Science Foundation, 2001-2003

Member, Community Advisory Board, Center for American Indian Resilience, 2012-present

Member, Board of Directors, Arizona American Indian Chamber of Commerce, 2009-present

Former Health Policy Congressional Fellow, Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, Kaiser Family Foundation

Former Co-Founder, The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

Second Vice-Chair, Native American Caucus, Arizona Democratic Party, 2013-2014

Member, Board of Directors, Greater Arizona Development Authority, 2012-2013

Health Policy Associate, Arizona Governor's Health Policy Council, 2003

Awards:

Morris K Udall Scholar, Morris K. Udall Foundation, 2002-2003

Father's Name:

Walter Jr.

Mother's Name:

Marty

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Senator Begay graduated from Coconino High School in Flagstaff. After graduation he listened to his grandfather's advice to "ask yourself these questions: What is important to me; what do I want to accomplish in school and in life; and what opportunities are open to me?" the advice continued "get an education, apply yourself, make the most of every opportunity and let your interests guide you to find something you're passionate about. If you find something that you love, you will find that you are going to work harder, you are going to try harder, you are going to be better at it, and you're going to enjoy your life more. The reward and satisfaction is that you get an opportunity to make a difference." Senator Begay has devoted his life to improving the lives of Native Americans and making a difference in our state and country.

My grandfather's counsel has been a guiding influence in my life. Because of the positive encouragement that I received from so many people while growing up on the reservation, and the opportunity to receive an excellent education, I have developed a vision and a burning passion on ways that we can improve the lives of the people living in our legislative district. My background and experience in healthcare has allowed me to help American Indian Tribes across the country to receive better healthcare. I am committed to bring that same vision, passion and experience to the Arizona Senate.