The Southern Ute Tribal Council Affairs office has hired Summer R. Begay as the new Communication Specialist. Begay will carry out Tribal Council’s goal to proactively manage Tribal Council Communication and Public Relations strategy. As a liaison and spokesperson for the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Tribal Council, all media requests, press releases, and public statements from Tribal Council will be coordinated through Begay’s office. 

“I am thrilled to be a part of the team and look forward to learning more about the culture, language, and the great people of this Tribe,” stated Begay. 

Begay is a native New Mexican. She is a dedicated and driven professional with a passion for excellence, policy, and communication. She has a diverse set of skills and expertise that she looks forward to sharing with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. She has a BA in Political Science, BA in International Studies, and an MA in Global Security. Begay has experience working in higher education, global non-profits, and various political campaigns. Learning new languages and exploring different cultures motivates her to be a global citizen. She speaks Spanish, Arabic, and Hebrew. 

“Tribal Council and I welcome Ms. Begay to the organization. With her skillset and background, we expect her to get off to a quick start,” said Chairman Melvin J. Baker. 

Begay can be reached at 970-563-2313 or sbegay@southernute-nsn.gov.