Tribal Council

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is led by a Tribal Council – comprised of five tribal members who have been elected by their peers. Members of the Tribal Council, as well as members of its committees, contribute a significant amount of their personal time and energy to look after the well being of the Valley and the activities of the Tribe.

Stephen W. Cope

CHAIRMAN

Enrolled member of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians. Steve has over 27 yrs of Service with United Parcel Service in Communication and Management skills. Steve served as Chairman of Land & Housing for 4 years and also as a Gaming Commissioner for 3 years. He also had the opportunity to be the recording Secretary for the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority for 2 years. Before being elected to the position of Councilman he was the T.E.R.O. Compliance officer for the tribes T.E.R.O. Program working to provide employment opportunities for tribal members and their children.

Victoria Diaz

VICE CHAIRMAN

Lydia Escalante

SECRETARY / TREASURER

Lydia Escalante was elected as Secretary/ Treasurer of the San Pasqual Band of Indians in January 2025. She retired from Hewlett- Packard Company in 2011 after 26 years when she was a loan officer for Hewlett-Packard Credit Union. Lydia also sat on various committees for San Pasqual such as Housing Committee, Election Committee, Domestic Violence, and served as a Lay Judge for Valley View Casino, and acting Director of the Ipai Community Loan Fund. She has been a Notary Public in the State of California since 1984.

Roberta Cameron

TRIBAL COUNCILMEMBER

Roberta Cameron was elected to the San Pasqual Tribal Council in 2021. Prior to her election to Council, Roberta dedicated many years to serving the San Pasqual community through her involvement on several Tribal committees, including the Economic Development Corporation, Elders Committee, Land Assignment Committee, Enrollment Committee, and Election Committee.

In addition to her service to the San Pasqual Tribe, Roberta currently serves as a board member of the Judicial Council for the Intertribal Court of Southern California and the Greater Valley Center Fire Safe Council. Through these roles, she continues to contribute her experience and knowledge to initiatives that support Tribal communities and the broader Valley Center community.

Before entering retirement, Roberta enjoyed a 30-year career with Sears, where she worked as a Human Resources Specialist. Her professional experience, combined with her longstanding commitment to community service, brings valuable knowledge and perspective to her role on the San Pasqual Tribal Council.

Roberta remains committed to serving the San Pasqual community and supporting the continued growth, well-being, and future of the Tribe and its members.

Joyce Stein