Head Councilwoman Shelly Chimoni
Clans: Frog – Child of Deer


Educational Background:

• High School Graduate – Rehoboth High School
• Political Science – University of New Mexico
• Van Guard University

• Current: Tribal Youth Program Coordinator – Pueblo of Zuni (1.5 yrs.)
• Current: Safe Start Coordinator – Pueblo of Zuni (4.5 yrs)
• Job Placement Coordinator – UNM Gallup (2 yrs)
• School to Work Coordinator – UNM Gallup (6 mths)
• Acting Dept. Head – Labor/Training – Pueblo of Zuni (1 yr.)
• Director of Higher Ed./Empl Assistance Counselor – Pueblo of Zuni (4 yrs)
• Higher Ed./Empl Assistance Counselor – Pueblo of Zuni (4 yrs)

Councilman Dixie Tsabetsaye
Clans: Frog – Child of Crow



Educational Background:

• High School Graduate – Gallup High School
• Mechanical Drafting I Technical Illustrating Certificate
• Environmental Science & Business Math (George Military College)
• Navy Leadership and Management Training
• Command Career Counselor Training
• USDA Certified Public Manager

• Current: Pueblo of Zuni (14 yrs.)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (1.5 yrs.)
• United State Navy (20 yrs.)

Councilman Carleton Albert Sr.
Clans: Turkey – Child of Dogwood


Educational Background:

• High School Graduate – Zuni High School
• Liberal Arts – Haskell Indian Junior College
• B.S. Degree: Community Health – Central OKU, Edmond OK

• Head Tribal Councilman – Pueblo of Zuni (5 yrs.)

Councilman Arden Kucate
Clan: Sun


Educational Background:

• Certification in Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act, National Historic Preservation and National Environmental Protection Act training
• Certification in Native American Housing Authority Self-determination Act Board
• Certification in the National Native Language Repository Training

• Current: Tribal Councilman – Pueblo of Zuni (9 yrs.)
• Title Conveyor – Zuni Housing Authority
• ZMS Research Assistant – CREDE, Univ. of CA/Santa Cruz (2 yrs.)
• KSHI Radio Manager – Pueblo of Zuni
• Southwest Indian Firefighters

Councilwoman Winona Stacy Peynetsa
Clans: Badger – Child of Bear


Educational Background:

• High School Graduate – St. Catherine’s High School (SantaFe)
• Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (UNM-G)
• Management Certification (Univ. of Arkansas)

• ZHS Bookkeeper – Zuni Public School District
• Administrative Services Program Manager – Zuni Entrepreneurial Enterprises
• Work Adjustment Office Aide - ZEE, Inc.
• Youth Counselor Office Aide – Zuni JTPA Program

Councilwoman Charlotte Bradley
Clans: Dogwood – Child of Badger


Educational Background:

• B.A. in Government (NMSU)
• AAS in Micro-Computer Operations (UNM-G)
• AAS in Business Technology
• LPN (School of Nursing)
• High School Graduate (South Gate , CA)

• Current: Incumbent Tribal Councilwomen (5 yrs.)
• Adult Day Care Coordinator – Zuni Senior Center (1 yr.)
• Women’s Shelter Manager – Las Cruces , NM (1 yr.)
• Tribal Councilwomen – Pueblo of Zuni (4 yrs.)
• Data Entry Technician – Zuni Archaeology Enterprise (1 yr.)
• Silversmith – Self-employed
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Zuni HIS (7 yrs.)