Emerson H. Quannie

Quannie is a former teacher and assistant professor, dean of student services, school administrator, and business manager. Currently, he is a consultant in education and business, and grant writing. He has a BS in Business Admininstration (Marketing) from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ; MEd in Educational Administration from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; and completing his doctoral degree in Educational Administration at PSU. He is a former Rockefeller Foundation Fellow in higher education and interned at Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ.

He is also a jeweler making special pieces in gold and silver. He attributes his work in jewelry to two close uncles from the Hopi Reservation: Lawrence Saufkie and Norman Honie, both renowed and accomplished jewelers. His personal goal is to help other artists in marketing their art work through SWNAP art venues; assisting artists in finding other art venues with other art organizations, and, being a mentor to young aspiring Native American artists and their parents.

Volunteer Work With Community & Organizations:

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) Local Planning Committee for 2004 National Indian Education Convention, Phoenix, AZ
Advisory Committee Member for Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market, Phoenix, AZ
Exhibit Committee Member for Heard Museum Guild Indian Market, Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County Fair Commission 2003 Indian Village & Artist Venue, Phoenix AZ
City of Phoenix Arts Commission, Phoenix, AZ