Kathleen Sanchez
San Felipe
Kathleen Sanchez, She-u-tani, was born and raised in San Felipe Pueblo. She is a designer of jewelry and turquoise. Most of her designs are inspired by and based on her Pueblo heritage.
“Family, friends and my Pueblo are very important to me, “she says. She has a huge extended family in the Pueblo, including close brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. She has two grown children and three grandkids. “I participate in the Pueblo culture and dances. I am very happy when my family is part of this too.”
Kathleen graduated from the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in American Studies and a minor in German.