Elected Officers

Brian Van Wanseele (Barona), President
Brian has worked for Barona as Assistant Recreation Director since September 2006.  He received a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education from San Diego State University in 2006.  Brian first coached Barona’s ITS C League basketball team in 2003 and was a participant in ITS’ inaugural retreat in 2007 where the mission statement, vision statement, core values, and bylaws were drafted.  As a Barona tribal member, he is honored to serve on the Board for his community.

Andrew Masiel Jr (Pechanga), Vice President
Andrew is a Pechanga tribal member and has been their board representative for several years.  He was responsible for bringing the first team from Pechanga to ITS.  He has masters’ degrees in school counseling and school administration and is currently the principal at Chámmakilawish Pechanga School.

Jennifer Medeiros (Sycuan), Secretary
Jennifer has served as Secretary for the Board of Directors since 2010. She works for the Sycuan Education Department, coordinating education programs for middle and high-school aged youth. Jennifer has her MEd degree with an emphasis in multi-cultural education and has worked with young people, in varying roles, for over ten years. Jennifer was part of the team that helped bring ITS to Sycuan and is honored to be a part of helping ITS best serve the youth.

Robert Grenfell (Barona), Treasurer
Robert co-founded ITS in the Fall of 2002.  Robert has worked as the Recreation Director at Barona since 2002. Previously Robert worked as a director for YMCA. Robert has an extensive background in athletic coaching and participation.  He is a proud member of the 1970 Nebraska national championship football team.  He is serving as the ITS Treasurer for a second year.

Board Members

Michelle Parada All Tribes Charter School Kiana Maillet-Davis   San Diego
Cliff Nejo All Tribes Charter School Christopher Scott   San Diego
Eddie Chacon Cahuilla Michael Manriquez   San Pasqual
Sarah Leash Cahuilla Armando Martinez   San Pasqual
Ricardo Macias Cahuilla Dolores Odom   Santa Rosa
Gary Jordan Hemet TANF Dean Osuna   Santa Ysabel
Renae Durgin Hemet TANF Andy Silvas   Soboba
Katrina Keyoite La Jolla Daniel Padilla   Soboba
Inez Sanchez La Jolla Sonya Brown   Sycuan
Lisa Gomez Los Coyotes Shaina Lavergne   Torres Martinez
Cindy Rivera Mesa Grande Altrena Santillanes   Torres Martinez
Shelia Smith-Lopez Pala Brittney Budde   Viejas
Mark Lopez Pala Lauren Rafael   Board-Appointed
Chelsea Tortes Pauma      
Art Masiel Pechanga      
Michelle Nelson Rincon      
Dave Sapp Rincon