
Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Chairwoman Caldera
Amber Caldera was elected Chairperson of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe (PGST) and was sworn in during a special session of Tribal Council on October 25, 2023. Her term lasts until July 2025. Caldera has served on Tribal Council as Council Person IV since 2020 and holds a Master of Legal Studies specializing in Indigenous Law from the University of Oklahoma. Before being elected Chairperson, she also worked for the PGST Children and Family Services department, which she credits as providing “a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing our community.” As Chairperson, Caldera is a fulltime employee and will focus her time and work efforts on the role.