Convocation: Zonnie Gorman

Recognized historian of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, Zonnie Gorman is an expert in her field and a dedicated teacher. The daughter of one of the original Code Talkers, she appeared in and been consultant to several documentaries including the History Channel documentary Navajo Code Talkers, the movie Windtalkers, and the documentary True Whispers. In addition to serving as consultant for museum exhibitions and books on the subject, Gorman has lectured extensively throughout the United States at colleges and universities, museums and other institutions, including the Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. Gorman is currently the Project Coordinator for the Circle of Light Navajo Educational Project, a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of Navajo role models to youth and fosters cultural pride and self-worth, while educating them along with non-Navajos about the rich history, culture, language and contributions of the Navajo people. The title of her presentation is "Growing Up With Heroes: Navajo Code Talkers of World War II."