Silvia Burley

Silvia Burley is the duly elected Tribal Chairperson of the California Valley Miwok Tribe, located in Stanislaus County, California, serving as the first female Chief of the Tribe since May 8, 1999.

With a background in Business Administration, Tribal Governmental Politics, and Policies, Silvia Burley studied at The Evergreen State College for a Bachelor of Arts degree and at the D Q University Tribal College in Davis, California for an Associate of Arts degree in General Education.

Leading a non-gaming Tribe, Silvia Burley advocates for the rights and well-being of her people, striving to undo the suffering and injustices experienced by the California Valley Miwok Tribe, a federally recognized 'landless' Tribe among 12 such Tribes in California.

Her leadership is guided by the General Council and Tribal Council, embodying courage, determination, and discipline in her representation of the citizens of the California Valley Miwok Tribe.