Board of Trustees

Our dedicated group freely provides guidance to Tohono O’odham Community College. They know that the students always come first and make every decision with their best interests in mind.

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  • Dr. Zepeda, Ofelia Chair
    Dr. Ofelia Zepeda, Chair Chair
    Trustee
    Trustee since 2002
    From
    From Stanfield, Arizona

    Our board chairwoman, Dr. Zepeda, traces her family roots to the O’odham in Mexico. She is a regents professor in the Department of Linguistics and the head of the American Indian Studies Department at the University of Arizona. She earned her doctorate, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in linguistics from the University of Arizona.

    Dr. Ofelia Zepeda, Chair, Board of Trustees
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  • Mr. Robles, Jonas R. Vice-Chair/Elder Member
    Mr. Jonas R. Robles, Vice-Chair/Elder Member Vice-Chair/Elder Member
    Trustee
    Trustee since 2007
    From
    From Ge Aji District

    Jonas R. Robles, a dedicated member of the board of trustees, hails from the Ge Aji (Gu Achi) District. His commitment to his community is evident in his thirteen-year tenure as Gu Achi District chairman. Mr. Robles, a retired substance abuse counselor from the Tohono O’odham Nation Division of Behavioral Health, is an Elder member of the board of trustees, which is a testament to his wisdom and experience.

    Mr. Jonas R. Robles, Vice-Chair/Elder Member, Board of Trustees
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  • Ms. Parvello, Treena Secretary
    Ms. Treena Parvello, Secretary Secretary
    Trustee
    Trustee since 2023
    From
    Baboquivari District

    Treena Parvello serves as the secretary to the TOCC Board of Trustees. She is also the government and public relations director with the Nation’s Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise and is from the Baboquivari District. Ms. Parvello earned a master’s in business administration and a bachelor’s in public administration from the University of Arizona.

    Ms. Treena Parvello, Secretary, Board of Trustees
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Board of Trustees Service Requirements

Current trustees have described their experiences on the TOCC Board as rewarding and enjoyable. We invite you to become involved. To serve on the board, an individual must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation
  2. Have sound judgment, demonstrated through experience in or dedication to higher education
  3. Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
  4. Be recognized as a professional in one’s field of endeavor

For Elder Trustees, points 2–4 may be met by one’s status as a Tohono O’odham Elder. To begin the process, simply write a letter expressing your interest, or nominate someone who is willing, to the following address:

Chairperson of the Tohono O’odham Nation
Executive Office
P.O. Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634
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