Gary Peterson

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Gary Peterson  is a member of the Skokomish Tribe and a life-long resident of the Skokomish Reservation. He has served the Skokomish community for the past 29 years as a tribal council member, administrator and community volunteer. 

Gary is a founding board member and current president of the National Indian Child Welfare Association, a national advocacy group for Indian children and families. 

Gary received a Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington. 

This year Gary took over administrator duties of the Reservation Based, Community-Determined Program. This position was held by Paul Tamburro last year, who left to go back to school himself.

Gary is married to Yvonne Peterson.

You can contact Gary for more information via e-mail at PetersoG@evergreen.edu.

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Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to Petersog@evergreen.edu.
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Last modified: Friday January 12, 2001.