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