Our Leadership Team

Thomas Cody | Executive Director

Serving as the Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Department of Social Services, Executive Director Cody is dedicated to improving the well-being and livelihoods of Navajo Nation community members. 

Earlier in his career, he served as an Operations Specialist in the U.S. Navy, and later as the Director at Casey Family Programs, a leading national foundation focused on child welfare. There he implemented innovative strategies to support vulnerable children and families.

Executive Director Cody has also served in various capacities within the Navajo Nation government, including Director of the Indian Child Welfare Program, Legislative Analyst at the Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, and Council Delegate on the Navajo Nation Council. Through these roles, he has advocated for tribal sovereignty, community empowerment, and the protection of indigenous rights.