Gabriel Pimentel, Nominations Committee Chair
Gabriel Pimentel serves as the Executive Director of the Southern California Indian Center. He is committed to the advancement of American Indian Families.
Mr. Pimentel comes to the Southern California Indian Center from Washington, DC, where he served as a Legislative Associate for the National Congress of American Indians, representing American Indians regarding healthcare issues. He has worked with tribal and urban communities on Medicaid expansion, behavioral health policies, prevention programs (including substance abuse) and wellness initiatives.
Mr. Pimentel comes to the Southern California Indian Center from Washington, DC, where he served as a Legislative Associate for the National Congress of American Indians, representing American Indians regarding healthcare issues. He has worked with tribal and urban communities on Medicaid expansion, behavioral health policies, prevention programs (including substance abuse) and wellness initiatives.
