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Welcome to Tishmall.com, the official personal page of Tishmall Turner, former Vice Chairwoman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians.
A dedicated leader and advocate, Tishmall has devoted her career to advancing tribal sovereignty, economic development, and educational opportunities for Native communities.
Raised on the Rincon Reservation in Southern California, Tishmall holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Business Administration. She made history as the first full-time Tribal Liaison in the California State University system, serving at Cal State San Marcos to strengthen partnerships between the university and regional tribes.
As Vice Chairwoman, Tishmall played a pivotal role in guiding the Rincon Band's initiatives, including economic diversification projects like the establishment of the first tribal-owned 7-Eleven franchise, a brewery near Harrah’s Resort Southern California and the development of a solar electricity micro-grid, a first for Indian Country at that time.
Tishmall is a respected Native leader who served three terms on the Palomar Health Board, where she advocated for community-centered care, equitable health services and the development of the new hospital in Escondido, CA. She currently serves on the board of directors for the MICA Group (Multicultural Indigenous Community Alliance) supporting Indigenous innovation and leadership nationwide.
Beyond her administrative duties, Tishmall is passionate about cultural preservation and youth empowerment. She attends her weekly tribal language class. She has co-authored children's books in the Luiseño language and actively supports programs like the Dream The Impossible Native Youth Conference, which inspires Native youth to pursue their aspirations.
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Did you know?
Tishmall means "hummingbird" in Luiseño