CNIGA PROFILE

SUSAN A. JENSEN
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR,
CALIFORNIA NATIONS INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION

Responsibilities Include:

·  Enhancing the public profile of CNIGA and its member Indian nations
·  Develop beneficial relations with all aspects of the media
·  Attend all media and public relations events and activities
·  Provide communications on behalf of CNIGA and CNIGA-sponsored activities, including WIGC and mid-year conference, special events and political activities
·  Establishing and fostering media contacts and communications through press releases, media advisories, editorials, opinions, and letters representing CNIGA's position on public issues
·  Provide staff support, direction, and assistance to the communications department to insure an efficient and effective operation
·  Provide the necessary liaison and staff support to the CNIGA standing committees and assure that committee decisions, motions, and recommendations are in line with CNIGA's media policy and plan
·  Establish CNIGA as a repository and source of factually based data, studies and other useful information on tribal governmental sovereignty, tribal governments, and tribal governmental gaming