Richelle Montoya

[5] In August 2022, Montoya was selected as the running mate of Buu Nygren during the 2022 Navajo Nation presidential election.

[1] On April 16, 2024, Montoya accused Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren of sexually harassing her during a meeting in August 2023.

[7] This allegation followed a month after a former Nygren staffer accused Montoya of sexually harassing him during a January 2023 incident.

[7] Nygren has denied the allegation and in a June 14, 2024 press release, accused the chapters calling for his administrative leave of politically ulterior motives.

[9] In October 2024, Nygren announced that Montoya's responsibilities as vice president had been reduced and he suggested she resign from her position.