BeaverCON 2024 Opening Remarks

BeaverCON 2024 Opening Remarks
Vice Chair Lorelei Cloud (Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council)
Vice Chair Lorelei Cloud is a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and proudly serves the Tribal Membership on the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council. Born and raised on the Southern Ute Reservation, Cloud was first elected to Tribal Council in December 2015. During her first term on Tribal Council, she welcomed the opportunity to serve as Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. After being re-elected in December 2018, Cloud continued her service to the Tribal Membership as a member of Council and Treasurer. In 2021, Ms. Cloud was once again sworn into office, serving her third term on Tribal Council. Prior to joining tribal leadership, Cloud worked for Red Willow Production Company and Sky Ute Sand and Gravel. While employed with the Growth Fund, she served on the Southern Ute Growth Fund Art Committee, Traveling Team, Tribal Member Employment Advisory Committee. She has also worked with the Southern Ute Housing Authority, and at the Bank of Colorado. She also serves on the Water and Tribes Initiative, Tribes and States Dialogue, and The Nature Conservancy Board. Cloud is Co-Chairman of the Indigenous Women’s Leadership Network. In 2023, Governor Polis appointed Cloud to the Colorado Water Conservation Board. She is a true advocate for the Ute language, traditions, and culture; actively participating in cultural events and traditional gatherings. She is very passionate about helping the Southern Ute youth, women, and elders. She has four children (three daughters and one son) and three grandchildren.