She was elected to the New Mexico Public Education Commission from District 5 in 2022.
[1] Clahchischilliage has had a variety of teaching and psychiatric social work experience, including as a special education teacher.
She entered politics when appointed as Tribal Affairs Officer, Children, Youth and Families (CYFD), Office of the Cabinet Secretary, The State of New Mexico.
She has also served in top positions in the Navajo Nation (the largest federally-recognized tribe in the United States) as Acting Executive Director, Office of Government Development, Office of the Speaker, The Navajo Nation, 2010–present; and as Senior Programs/Projects Specialist, Division of Transportation, Navajo Nation.
[1] Her district includes part of West Albuquerque, New Mexico.