RTOC Hires Executive Director

Oxcenia O’Domin has joined the Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) as its new Executive Director. Following is an excerpt from her bio:

I am Sugpiaq and Unangax̂ originally from Chignik Lake, Alaska, and a member of the Unga Tribe. My family ties span the Bristol Bay, Aleutian, and Kodiak Island regions, reinforcing my deep commitment to supporting Native communities. For the past 15 years, I have worked to strengthen Tribal governance, environmental health, and capacity-building through my role at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). My focus has been on empowering rural Alaska communities through technical assistance and training to build strong, locally driven environmental programs. Additionally, I serve on the Board of Directors for Chignik River Limited, where I work to honor our culture and protect our lands for future generations.

RTOC’s mission is to protect and improve Tribal health and environmental conditions in alignment with the EPA Indian Lands Policy, the agency’s trust responsibility, and federal treaties, laws, and regulations. We serve as a two-way conduit between Tribes and the EPA—ensuring that the agency is informed about key Tribal environmental issues while also keeping Tribes updated on critical policies, regulations, and funding opportunities. Looking ahead, my focus will be to continue strengthening relationships between Tribes and federal agencies, advocating for policies that uphold Tribal sovereignty, and fostering partnerships that support long-term environmental and governance goals. As I step into this role, I want to hear from you—what do you see as the most pressing challenges and opportunities? How can we better support your work and strengthen Tribal-federal partnerships?  

Contact Oxcenia at 907-764-8085 or oxcenia@region10rtoc.net.