District 3
California
Nov 3
Nonpartisan
1 group · 0 voters
Experience
COO/Tribal Council
Bihop Paiute Tribe
2018 to now
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Steven Orihuela (Bishop Paiute Tribe) served as Chairman of the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council, leading the governing body of a federally recognized tribe of approximately 2,300 enrolled members in California’s Eastern Sierra. During his time as Chairman, the Tribe progressed on major infrastructure projects, including a fiber optic network, an emergency operations facility, and the Wanaaha Hotel and Casino expansion. He now serves as a Councilmember, continuing his commitment to advancing the Tribe’s priorities and future growth. Orihuela also serves on the Owens Valley Board of Trustees, the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission, and the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair Board. Orihuela holds an MBA from the University of Arizona and a degree in environmental science from Fort Lewis College, and has completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School focused on tribal leadership and sustainable community investment. He is an alum of Advance’s Native Leadership Institute (NLI)*. Orihuela is running for the Inyo County Board of Supervisors to strengthen healthcare access, expand housing and infrastructure, and advance tribal sovereignty across District 3. *For identification purposes only; NLI is a nonpartisan program.