Brian Van Wanseele (Barona), President 

Brian has worked for the Barona Recreation Department since 2006. In 2014, he was named Recreation Director. 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. Brian has served as president since 2008.

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. Andrew has served as vice president since 2009. 

Inez is an enrolled tribal member of La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians. She received her degree in Child Development. She currently works as the Youth Sports Director and Academic Liaison for Middle & High school youth. Inez has been an active member of ITS for many years and is proud to serve as treasurer bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Tribe: Cahuilla
BobbyRay Esparza

Tribe: Cahuilla
Luther Salgado

Tribe: Los Coyotes 
Lisa Chapparosa

Tribe: Mesa Grande
Cindy Rivera

Tribe: Pala
April Cantu

Tribe: Pala
Shelia Lopez

Tribe: Pauma
Jolene Majel

Tribe: Pauma
Sienna Bond

Tribe: Rincon
Julieanne Mendoza

Tribe: Rincon
Alfonso Kolb

San Diego
American Indian
Health & Youth Center
Larry Edmonds

Tribe: Pechanga
Joseph Masiel

Tribe: San Pasqual
Lorraine Orosco

Tribe: San Pasqual
Kimberly Peralta

Tribe: Santa Rosa
Dolores Odom

Tribe: Santa Ysabel 
Vanessa Vargas

Tribe: Santa Ysabel
Autumn Banegas

Sherman Indian
High School

Tribe: Soboba
Andy Silvas

Tribe: Sycuan
Clayton Pettiford

Tribe: Sycuan
Xusha Robinson

Tribe: Torres Martinez
Lupe Sanchez

Tribe: Torres Martinez
Desiree Franco

United American
Indian Involvement
Ramon Enriquez

United American
Indian Involvement
Valentin Contreras

Tribe: Viejas
Shontae Chavez

Tribe: Viejas
Sonny Espinoza