Patricia "Trish" Keliinui
Tribal Council Member

Age: 42

Town of Residence: Mashpee

Educational background: B.A. in English, Writing & Communications - Umass/Dartmouth

Professional Experience: Sales, promotion & communication; community relations

I am an extremely proud product of Mashpee. As a child during the 1970's era of the Land Claims suit, I watched my family members alongside our many Tribal relations work together for the greater good of our people and community. While there were differing opinions on occasion, ultimately the goal never wavered. Our elders worked tirelessly to make sure our future was sustainable and all opportunities would be available to us, from hunting and fishing rights to federal recognition they did it for us!

More than thirty years later and as a mother of a teenage son, I feel it vital to bring back the sentiments from a generation ago by working shoulder to shoulder with fellow Tribal members for the betterment of our community. For my part, I've served on several Tribal committees including the Election Committee, Nashounk Mittark newsletter, Mashpee Wampanoag Ball, Clara Louise Keliinui Memorial Golf Classic, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Scholarship and one-term on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council, Inc., Board of Director's from 1999-2001.

Our future holds so many opportunities and it is my humble honor to serve on the Tribal Council and be a part of critical decisions for our collective longevity. I vow my due diligence on all matters set before the Council and will continually carry myself as nothing short of an ambassador; representing my family and Tribe with every ounce of respect .. as we reflect each other.