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THE GABRIELINO-SHOSHONE NATION
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE GABRIELINO-SHOSHONE NATION

TRIBAL COUNCIL ROSTER

AS OF FEBRUARY 2026
For general inquiries, please contact us at info@gabrielinoshoshone.org
NICHOLAS ROCHA
Tribal Chairman
JAVIER RAMIREZ
Tribal Spiritual Advisor
DONALD RODRIGUEZ
Secretary of Health & Human Services
CHEYENNE ROCHA SILVA
Tribal Secretary | Language Program Coordinator
GABRIELLE ROCHA CROWE
Tribal Co-Chairwoman | Sec. of Environmental Sciences
JAMIE NICOLE ROCHA
Secretary of Public Relations & Press | Webmaster 
RICO RAMIREZ
Secretary of Environmental Science - Biology
TBD
Tribal Treasurer

ABOUT THE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Advisory Council consists of hand-picked highly experienced consultants that support and uplift the Gabrielino-Shoshone Nation’s voice by providing insight and guidance in a variety capacities.

The GSN Tribal Advisory Council has worked with Chief Ya’anna Vera Rocha and has assisted in the immense advocacy for the tribe and other indigenous groups in the Los Angeles Basin area. The Tribal Council considers the advisory council as adopted honorary members of the Nation.
TO CONTACT THE GSN TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL , PLEASE EMAIL
advisorycouncil@gabrielinoshoshone.org
MARCOS AGUILAR
Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Consultant
Co-Executive Director, Anawakalmekak
Executive Director, Tzicatl CDC
MINNIE FERGUSON
Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Consultant
Co-Executive Director, Anawakalmekak
SCOTT SCOGGINS
Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Consultant

ABOUT THE ELDER COUNCIL

The Gabrielino-Shoshone Elder Council consists of tribal elders in the community that works on continuing the legacy of the tribe's work, and documenting tribal and family stories.
TO CONTACT THE GSN TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL , PLEASE EMAIL
advisorycouncil@gabrielinoshoshone.org
JOSEPH ROCHA
Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Elder & Consultant
AMELIA ROCHA-JOSEPH
Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Elder & Consultant
MORE TBD

ABOUT THE YOUTH COUNCIL

The Gabrielino-Shoshone Youth Council consists of tribal youth that will focus on continuing the traditions, education, songs, and ancestral ways through advocacy work and participating in community programming and events. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION , PLEASE EMAIL
jrocha@gabrielinoshoshone.org
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED

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