Staff
The Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG) develops, directs and implements Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP) policies and procedures authorized under Title V of the ISDEAA Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) and serves as an advocate for Self-Governance Tribes within the IHS. Specifically, OTSG staff includes an Office Director; a Deputy Director; Financial Analysts who process payments to Self-Governance Tribes, carry out OTSG budget activities, and review audits to determine eligibility; Program Analysts who assist the Agency Lead Negotiators (ALNs) in the negotiating and processing of Self-Governance Compacts and Funding Agreements; Policy Analysts who develop, review, and comment on policies, procedures, and proposed rulemaking that may affect the TSGP and Self-Governance Tribes; and administrative staff. All OTSG staff members provide advice and recommendations to the OTSG Director and OTSG Deputy Director.
Director, Office of Tribal Self-Governance
Jennifer Cooper
Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Self-Governance
Carla Mayo
Program Analysts: Assist the Agency Lead Negotiators in the negotiating and processing of Self-Governance Compacts and Funding Agreements.
Roxanne Houston
Point of Contact for: Alaska Area, Albuquerque Area, Nashville Area, and Navajo Area
Christopher Manydeeds
Point of Contact for: Bemidji Area, Billings Area, and Phoenix Area
Aaron Lane
Point of Contact for: California Area, Great Plains Area, and Tucson Area
Policy Analysts: Develop, review, and comment on policies, procedures, and proposed rulemaking that may affect the TSGP and Self-Governance Tribes.
Jeremy W. Marshall
Point of Contact for: Alaska Area, Portland Area
Tamara Clay
Point of Contact for: Oklahoma City Area
Financial Analyst: Process payments to Self-Governance Tribes, carry out OTSG budget activities, and review audits to determine eligibility.
Steven Plumer
Point of Contact for: California Area and Portland Area
Wileen Yazzie
Point of Contact for: Bemidji Area, Great Plains Area and Navajo Area
Seneca Hodahkwen
Point of Contact for: Billings Area, Nashville Area, Phoenix Area, and Tucson Area
Anastasia Watson
Point of Contact for: Albuquerque Area and Oklahoma City Area
Administrative Staff
Ashley Parkinson
Staff Assistant
Jessaka Nakai
Administrative Officer
Point of Contact for: Alaska Area
