An experienced attorney with strengths in governmental affairs, policy analysis, and legislative affairs. I have a background in tax, economic development, regulatory compliance, and Indian law. I pride myself on being able to transcend boundaries to solve problems.
Shana Greenberg Barehand, originally from Los Angeles, is a Mono Indian from the Cold Springs Rancheria in California. Shana has a law degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s in psychology from Cal State Long Beach. Shana entirely supported herself through college and law school. Her previous jobs include working at the Southern California Indian Center as an Indian education program counselor, waitressing, and bartending. As an attorney, she has worked at the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an environmental enforcement attorney, the Federal Communications Commission as the senior tribal advisor to the Commissioner, and the Tribal Liaison for the Washington State Department of Revenue. Her expertise in establishing and leading innovative new programs led her to the DES, where she established the Procurement, Inclusion, and Equity Program, which helps lead the state’s effort to procure more goods and services from small, diverse, veteran-owned businesses.
