Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee

The Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) was established in 2005 to provide leadership that advises the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director on the development of health policy and participates in IHS decision-making that affects the delivery of health care. The DSTAC offers advocacy and policy guidance by regularly providing recommendations to the Agency. The DSTAC is comprised of elected/appointed Tribal Leaders from nine IHS Areas with Direct Service Tribes. Technical assistance for the DSTAC is provided by IHS Headquarters and Area-level staff.

• Indian Health Manual IHS 2005-02, Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee - Charter, issued April 27, 2005
• Direct Service Tribes Bylaws, updated November 16, 2016. [PDF - 65 KB]
• Direct Service Tribes Election Guidance [PDF - 398 KB]

Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee Listing [PDF - 108 KB]

Chair
Alicia Mousseau
Vice President
Oglala Sioux Tribe

Vice Chair
Jerome Kasey III
Vice Chairman
White Mountain Apache Tribe

Secretary/Treasurer
Donnie Garcia
Albuquerque Indian Health Board

Quarterly Meeting dates subject to change