Jason Ramos is an elected member of the Blue Lake Rancheria’s Tribal Business Council, which is the Tribal government’s executive branch. In addition, he is the Economic Development Chair. He has earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Kinesiology from Humboldt State University (HSU) and his Doctor of chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West.

At HSU, Jason studied ways to increase bone density to help prevent or reduce severity of osteoporosis. His research in use of creatine supplements with exercise in elderly populations showed promise and is the basis of further research.

To push for the advancement of the sciences, and get more youth involved in STEAM education, Jason has developed and led initiatives for more makerspace and workforce training that focuses on career-readiness. In his role as President of the Blue Lake Rancheria’s Tribal Education Agency (TEA) Board of Education (BoE) he has created strategic partnerships to launch and maintain these programs over the long term.

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·   U.S. Department of Energy, Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group

·   North Coast Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Representative

·   Humboldt State University President’s Native American Advisory Council

·   Tribal-State of California Regulators Association, Committee Member

·   Blue Lake Education Foundation, Board Member

·   Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, Community Board Member

·   Humboldt State University Advancement Foundation, past Board Chair

·   National Indian Gaming Commission Technical Advisory Committee – past appointee

·   College of the Redwoods Foundation Vice Chair

o Committee to support College of the Redwoods- Yes on Measure I, Chair

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·   DistribuTECH and PowerGrid International “Renewable Energy Project of the Year” 2018 (BLR)

·   FEMA “John D. Solomon Whole Community Preparedness Award” 2017 (BLR)

·   U.S. Marine Corps Designation as “Double Platinum Sponsor” Toys for Tots 2017 (BLR)

·   First Runner Up, Renewable Energy World/Power Engineering “Renewable Energy Project of 2017” (BLR)

·   Finalist, S&P Global Platts Energy Award “Commercial Application of the Year” 2017 (BLR)

·   Business Leader of the Year Award, Arcata Chamber of Commerce 2024

·   Hospitality & Tourism Business of the Year, Arcata Chamber of Commerce 2017 (BLR)

·   White House and U.S. Dept. of Energy “Climate Action Champion” 2015-2016 (BLR)

·   Pacific Gas and Electric “Integration Award” 2014 (BLR)

·   Humboldt State University Kinesiology Endowment (for biomechanics/human performance laboratories).