Patrice Kunesh

Patrice Kunesh
Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 8, 2023
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byJeannie Hovland
Personal details
EducationColorado State University (BA)
University of Colorado Boulder (JD)
Harvard University (MPA)

Patrice H. Kunesh is an American attorney, academic, and government official. Of Standing Rock Lakota descent, Kunesh has served as commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans since March 2023. She is currently the nominee to serve as Chairwoman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.