Tribal Leadership

Pueblo of Zuni Governor and Council

The Pueblo of Zuni Tribal Government is led by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Tribal Council, who work together to uphold tribal sovereignty, serve the community, and guide the future of the Zuni people.

Arden Kucate

Governor

Cordelia Hooee

Lieutenant Governor

Anthony Sanchez Jr.

Head Councilman

Ricky Penketewa Sr.

Councilman

Virginia Chavez

Councilwoman

Birdena Sanchez

Councilwoman

Edward Wemytewa

Councilman

Shirley Bellson

Councilwoman
Tribal Administration & Executive Staff

Supporting the Governor and Tribal Council through the coordination of tribal operations, administration, and executive services.

Marijana Kallestewa

Governor's Administrative assistant iv

Malcolm Bowekaty

TRibal Administrator

Bernadine Nastacio

Acting Executive Assistant

Division directors

Leading the divisions that oversee education, health, public safety, natural resources, infrastructure, and essential services throughout the Pueblo of Zuni.

Bernadette Panteah

Education & Training Services

Marnella Kucate-Yepa

Health & Human Services

Arden Kucate

Judicial Branch

Richard Bonine Jr.

Natural Resources

Jesus Orozco

Public Safety

Kathy Natachu

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