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Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs
Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs AZ.gov Arizona's Official Web Site
 
To enhance communication and build sustainable relationships between tribal entities and the State of Arizona

Commission Members

The Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs is comprised of members appointed by the Governor.
Currently the members include:

ACIA Chair
  Lucinda Hughes-Juan
-- Tohono O'Odham Nation

ACIA Vice-Chair
  Cedric Kuwaninvaya -- Hopi Tribe

ACIA Secretary
  GinaMarie Scarpa
-- NABI

Board Members
  Elizabeth McNamee -- St. Luke's Health Initiatives
  Paul Nosie Jr. -- San Carlos Apache Tribe
  Cora Maxx Phillips -- Navajo Nation
  Taylor Satala -- Yavapai Apache Nation
  Vacant -- White Mountain Apache Tribe
  Vacant -- Hualapai Tribe

Ex-Officio Members
  Katosha Nakai
    Policy Advisor for Tribal Affairs on behalf of The Honorable Janice K. Brewer,
    Governor of Arizona
  Barbara Bailey
    Special Counsel for Litigation on behalf of The Honorable Terry Goddard,
    Arizona Attorney General
  Debora Norris
    Indian Education Specialist on behalf of The Honorable Tom Horne,
    Superintendent of Public Instruction
  Michael Allison
    Native American Liaison on behalf of Interim Director William Humble,
    Arizona Department of Health Services
  Rafael Tapia
    Tribal Liaison on behalf of Director Don Cardon,
    Arizona Department of Commerce
  Dawn Melvin
    Native American Tourism Development Manager on behalf of Director Sherry Henry,
    Arizona Office of Tourism
  Misty Dayzie
    Tribal Planner on the behalf of Director John Halikowski,
    Arizona Department of Transportation
  Judith Fritsch
     Program Administrator for Community Parnerships and Innovative Practices on behalf of Director Neal Young,
     Arizona Department of Economic Security