Quintin Johnson-Swanson is Chairman of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe in Tokeland, Washington. As Chairman, he works to advance the Tribe’s priorities through government-to-government relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, advocating for policies and resources that support the well-being, sovereignty, and long-term stability of the Shoalwater Bay community. His leadership focuses on strengthening tribal governance, building partnerships, supporting economic and infrastructure development, and ensuring that the Tribe’s voice is represented in regional and national policy discussions.
Johnson-Swanson frequently represents the Tribe at national conferences and policy forums, including the Climate Change Preparedness Conference, ATNI & NCAI. He has also testified before Congress several times on issues affecting tribal communities, including climate resilience and the federal trust responsibility. In addition to serving as Chairman, he is the Education Director for the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe and a student in The Evergreen State College’s Native Pathways Program, where he studies Coast Salish history and Indigenous knowledge systems.
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