Tammi Tiger is a citizen of Choctaw Nation, and Muscogee Nation descendant. She is the Director of the San Manuel Tribal Education Initiative in the College of Hospitality at UNLV.
Tammi’s career in public service started with Clark County – Department of Public Works, where she has over 20 years of experience in administration. She serves in two state appointments, with the Nevada Indian Commission and the Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy.
Tammi is a Native community organizer supporting local and national Indigenous organizations including; UNLV Native American Alumni Club, IAF, Inc and Native Organizers Alliance. Further, Tammi previously served on the Board of Directors with the Las Vegas Indian Center for several years and was awarded their Community Service award. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; and is mom to Trevon, who is also a UNLV graduate.
