The Native American Studies Graduate Student Association is an organization of all NAS graduate students which provides resources, support and representation for graduate students in the department. Elected Graduate Student Representatives serve as the lead organizers and representatives or advocates for the NAS graduate student community.

Duties of Graduate Student Representatives:

• Represent and advocate for Grad Students at Faculty meetings
• Maintain Smartsite & Blog
• Set up Graduate Student Meetings
• Disperse information to Graduate Students and Faculty (when appropriate)
• Attend monthly Graduate Student Association meetings
• Forward information from the Graduate Student Association to NAS Grads
• Inform Grad Students of resources/ info that seems appropriate
• Plan and organize events throughout the quarter
• Plan and organize Faculty/Student meetings (each quarter)
  

Terms: Graduate Student Representatives serve one (1) year terms. 3 Grad Reps are elected in Spring Quarter from continuing students. 1 Grad Rep position is elected during Fall quarter from among the incoming students (this Grad Rep position is only voted on by the incoming students).

Who are the Grad Reps?

2013 - 2014: Angel Hinzo, Bayu Kristianto, Cutcha Risling Baldy, Rebeca Figueroa

2012 - 2013: Angel Hinzo, Vanessa Esquivido, Patricia Killelea, Cuauhtemoc Lule

2011 - 2012: Angel Hinzo, Vanessa Esquivido,  Cutcha Risling Baldy, James Sarmento

2010 - 2011: Angel Hinzo, Lori Laiwa, Abel Ruiz, DJ Worley

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