Building Partnerships Across Colorado

What’s In My Phone: Benny Shendo 

In fall 2023, Benny Shendo Jr. (OrgMgmt’87) — a proud member of New Mexico’s Jemez Pueblo tribe — began at CU Boulder part-time while he concluded his New Mexico state senator duties. In March, he joined CU full-time as its first associate vice chancellor for Native American affairs. In his role, he conducts outreach to tribal governments and visits tribal leadership to talk through opportunities, concerns and how the university can partner with Colorado’s tribal communities and Native and Indigenous people.

Type and model of phone:  
Samsung Android - 2018

How soon after waking up do you look at your phone? 
About 30–40 minutes after I wake up.

Three of your most-used apps:
I hardly use any apps! (Am I the only person who doesn’t?)

App you wish you had the inner strength to delete:
I haven’t met one yet that I couldn’t delete.

Last person you called:  
My mom.

Duration of longest call last week:
10 minutes.

Location and description of last selfie:
I don’t think I’ve ever taken a selfie!

Does anyone else have your passcode?
No.

Oldest photo on your phone: 
I have a picture of my Jeep, and it’s just full of mud — I was way out in Navajo territory after a chapter meeting. In the picture, the mud is grayish brown, and it’s just caked on.

What is your lock screen or background image?
I don’t have anything. Just the standard date and time.

What do you use your phone for most? 
Business, personal, calls and texts.

Favorite text slang: 
LOL: I’ve probably only used it five times ever.