Commissioner Biographies
The fifteen member commission was established by the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 111409 adopted September 7, 1976 and effective October 8, 1976. Five members appointed by the County, five members appointed by the City of Los Angeles, and five members elected by the Native American community pursuant to the elections conducted by the Commission. (LACC § 3.42.030) To view Commissioner’s information, please click the Bio button.

Shawn Imitates Dog
Native Community Elected Commissioner

Mark Villasenor
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner

Denise Escoto
Native Community Elected Commissioner

Caroline Bhalla
Supervisor Mitchell Appointed Commissioner

Chrissie Castro
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner

Dr. Andrea Garcia
Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner

Vivian Garcia
Cherokee
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner

Dawn Jackson
Native Community Elected Commissioner
Bryce Lewis-Smith
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
LA City Mayoral Appointed Commissioner

John Only A Chief
Pawnee
Native Community Elected Commissioner

Rudy Ortega, Jr.
Supervisor Horvath Appointed Commissioner

Mona Morales Recalde
Gabrieleno/Tongva
Native Community Elected Commissioner

Ted Tenorio
Supervisor Solis Appointed
Commissioner

Rich Toyon
Supervisor Barger Appointed Commissioner

Rene’ Williams
Supervisor Hahn Appointed Commissioner