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Lisa Goree Sworn In as New Chair of Shinnecock Nation Tribal Council

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Lisa Goree was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree, with her family by her side, was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree, with her family by her side, was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. She replaces Bryan Polite, left, the previous chairman, who stepped down with one year left in his term. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. She replaces Bryan Polite, left, the previous chairman, who stepped down with one year left in his term. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

From left, new chairwoman Lisa Goree, Sunksqua Linda Franklin, and trustee Bianca Collins. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

From left, new chairwoman Lisa Goree, Sunksqua Linda Franklin, and trustee Bianca Collins. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

Lisa Goree was sworn in on Tuesday night as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees. Goree became the first woman to serve in that role. REBEKAH PHOENIX WISE

authorCailin Riley on Apr 10, 2024
History was made on Tuesday, April 2, as Lisa Goree was elected as the new chair of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees — making her the first woman in... more

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