Crystal Harjo is an enrolled member of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, descending from the N. Paiute, W. Shoshone, Seminole and Mvskoke Nations. She works for the NV Tribal Emergency Coordinating Council (NTECC) as Emergency Management & Tribal Health Coordinator/Tribal Liaison, working closely with local, state, tribal and federal partners to address and advocate for NV […]
Randi Lone Eagle has held the position of chairwoman for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe since 2010. With her ingrained spirit to ensure that her membership is a priority and that they continue to grow and prosper. She has also served on the higher education committee. Randi is inspired daily by her Husband Jared, Daughter, […]
Lois Stokes, a member of the Oneida Tribe of Indians, has been with the State for 22 years. A Statistician with DETR-Research & Analysis, she’s responsible for analyzing and coding data. Her sister, Loretta, works for DPS-Emergency Management. Their father proudly served in the United States Navy for many years.
Chairwoman Hatch began her term in Tribal Leadership in 2019 and served as the Vice-Chairman for the Tribe prior her appointment as Tribal Chairman. She studied Environmental Policy at Sierra Nevada College where she was Secretary of the Native American club. Chairwoman Hatch has a history of continuous work as a Tribal Environmental Professional and […]
Richard Arnold is Southern Paiute from Pahrump, Nevada and serves as Chairman of the State of Nevada Indian Commission. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at Cal-State Long Beach and has a background in administrative management where he focuses on developing national policy and implementing progressive approaches for building capacity and increasing interactions among […]
Michelle Simpson is a member of the Susanville Indian Rancheria in California. She resides in the Dresslerville Community, which is part of the Washoe Tribe, in Gardnerville, NV. She has over 10 years of service with the State of Nevada, two of which were served under Governor Sandoval’s Administration. Currently, Michelle works for the […]
Chairman Curtis Anderson was born in Cedar City, UT and spent his youth near Cedar City Utah. After graduating high school, Mr. Anderson served his country in the United States Army for 4 years, with tours in Germany and United States. Following his honorable discharge, the Chairman went on to work in several different vocations, including […]
I’m Blain Osorio, I have grown up here in the Stewart community since its conception. I did not plan on being the Chairman. I wanted to join the community council, hoping to make a positive change within our communities’ youth program. But now as the Chairman, I am not only trying to make a positive […]
Sandra Winap, Chairwoman for the Lovelock Paiute Tribe, known for her kind words and soft voice, family orientated, adores her children and grandchildren. She helps our Tribal community to sustain a better life for our Elders and youth, active in Tribal operations, a great leader, an asset to our Tribe!
Today marks Veterans Day. On this sacred occasion the Nevada Indian Commission would like to honor all our Native military heroes; to thank the men and woman of uniform who risk their lives defending ours. American Indians serve in the armed forces at a higher rate than any other demographic. 13,000 Natives enlisted in WWI […]
