Deron Marquez

Earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his master’s degree and PhD in politics from Claremont Graduate University. Served as chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians from 1999 to 2006, where he led the business committee and was instrumental in designing and directing the tribal government and community agenda. Member of the Board of Trustees at Claremont Graduate University and cofounder and director of the Tribal Administration Certificate Program.