Communications

Communications is key for a successful outcome!

Department Information: The Communications Department was created in 2015 under the Fallon Business Council. The Communications Department is currently comprised of a Communications Director & Summer Communication Interns.

The Communications Department is responsible for managing media relations, public relations, crisis communications and employee communications including collecting stories/news articles by building relationships with tribal programs/departments. Provides assistance in the organization in develop and implement communications strategies with the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe and local, state regional and national levels. To promote positive public image among Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribes various audiences. To collaborate with others in the organization to achieve the highest standards for external communications.

Vision

Enabling the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe to Communicate seamlessly with other Tribal, Federal, State, and Local Agencies.

Mission Statement

The Communications Department is dedicated to promoting operability within our Tribe and interoperability between the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe and all other Tribal, Federal, State, and Local Agencies in order to promote growth.

Values

The Communications Department is dedicated to the following values:

Commitment

The Communications Dept. is committed to ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Perseverance

Steadily moving forward regardless of difficulty in order to achieve a successful outcome for the improvement of our tribe.

Preservation

Preserving the Tribes Sovereignty through Commitment and Perseverance.

Meet Our Staff Members

Lynette Fisherman

Tribal Secretary

Kari Gonzalez

Victim Services Advocate

Jon Pishion

Council Member

Jill Wright

Communications Coordinator

Linda Loebs

Grant Administrator

Edwin Conway

Council Member

Andrew Hicks

Vice Chairman

Vanessa Charley

Vocational Rehab Counselor
vrc@fpst.org

Teresa McDonald

Law Enforcement Secretary

Robert Griggs

Acting Tribal Police Sgt

Michelle Bowers

Victim Services Director

Rachel Laca

Payroll

Jean Marshall

Senior Accountant

Lynn Castro

Comptroller

Shalone Jimmy

Human Resources Associate
hrassociate@fpst.org

Melanie McFalls

Tribal Administrator

Cathi Tuni

Tribal Chairman
chairman@fpst.org

Phillip Johnson

Council Member

Vicki Moyle

Treasurer

Denea Moyle-Zulz

Grants Accountant

Lisa Bedoy

CLC Director
clcdirector@fpst.org

David Blackeye

Chief of Tribal Police
chiefofpolice@fpst.org

Kae Ward

Judicial Manager
judicialmgr@fpst.org

Richard Black

Environmental Manager
richenviro@fpst.org

Juliana Dixon

Chairman’s Assistant

Yvonne Mori

Stepping Stones Director
eysdirector@fpst.org

Austin Little

CLC Education Specialist
clcspecialistal@fpst.org

Laura Ijames

Housing Director
housingdirector@fpst.org

Sonia Corleto

Environmental Specialist
soniaenviro@fpst.org

Steve Naylor

IT Specialist
it@fpst.org

Letisha Yellowhawk

CLC Education Specialist
clcspecialistly@fpst.org

Krystina Dalton

Court Clerk
courtclerk@fpst.org

Ileana Henry

Environmental Specialist
ileanaenviro@fpst.org

Jonell Strawbuck

Receptionist

Safia Amimi

Environmental Specialist
safiaenviro@fpst.org

Sandra Hicks

Grants Compliance Officer

Krystal Williams

Housing Specialist

Adrian Tom

CLC Education Specialist
clcspecialistat@fpst.org

Currently Vacant

Housing Assistant Director

Rosalie Allen

Enrollment Coordinator

Oscar Moser

Maintenance Supervisor

Donald Lonewolf

Carpenter

Britt Edralin

Carpenter

Christopher Bagaforo

Carpenter

Tommy Kee

Carpenter

Shannon Kiele

Maintenance Tech