Bernie Acuna
Tribal Councilman
(310) 428-5690
BAcuna1@GabrielinoTribe.org
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Bernie Acuna was born with Gabrielino blood on both sides of his family in the city of Alhambra, on January, 4, 1949. Growing up he was a well mannered son, a strong and caring brother of six siblings, and over the years became an active father to four children. Through the years, Bernie's career led him to play an active role in sales management and later due to his residential movement he became a forest ranger in Idyllwild, California.
Currently, Bernie Acuna has made a decision to become an active member of the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe. He has taken direction in a positive way to not only improve the lives of other Gabrielino Indians but lives of the community members of The Greater Los Angeles Area as well. Bernie Acuna has found inspiration from his grandmother, who is the oldest living member of the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe to continue the fight for the tribe's federal recognition. |
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Linda Candelaria
Tribal Councilwoman
(310) 428-5767
LCandelaria1@GabrielinoTribe.org
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Linda was born in Pasadena, California and has lived in the San Gabriel Valley most of her life. She is the eldest of eight children.
Linda has worked as management in the healthcare field for 25 years. She has participated in several charitable foundations such as Breast Cancer walks, Aids Walk LA, and several others. In addition to serving on the Tribal Council, she is in her second year as treasurer for her homeowners association.
She has two daughters, Michelle Hartman and Monique Crosbie. She also has three grandsons. In her spare time you can find her spending time with her family, sun tanning, hiking or playing golf. |
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Martha Gonzalez Lemos
Tribal Councilwoman
(310) 428-5622
MGonzalez1@GabrielinoTribe.org
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Martha Gonzalez Lemos has been married for 20 years to Frank Lemos. I have 4 grown children. I was born in Pico Rivera. I have been a long time resident of Ventura County. I have been an employee of Rio Real Elementary School for 10 years. In those 10 years, I have worked with children in many different capacities. My community service consists of working with P.A.L. (Police Assistance League) also 10 years in the P.T.A (Parent Teacher Association). I have been researching our tribal heritage for 5 years. This has given me an insight into our past and who we are in the present. |
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