BLR is excited to announce Anita Huff as our new Tribal Administrator!

Anita brings a remarkable history of service to this vital role. Her dedication to the Tribe and her leadership throughout her 29-year career with Blue Lake Rancheria make her an exceptional choice to guide us forward.

Anita’s close connection to Blue Lake began in childhood, where she spent her days exploring the area, riding horses along Rancheria Road, and delivering newspapers door-to-door for the Time Standard on horseback. These experiences nurtured her lifelong appreciation for the land and the community. As a young girl, she helped save the life of the Brundin family’s milk cow—an early sign of her fearless spirit and devotion to others. This same determination and commitment have defined her career with Blue Lake Rancheria, where she has built a legacy of hard work, dedication, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Over the years, a meaningful mentorship has helped influence Anita’s path. She first met Arla Ramsey in the mid-1980s when they worked together at a local gas station. During their time as coworkers, Arla taught Anita the ins and outs of being a cashier and handling propane and fuel. After about a year, Arla applied for a position at the U.S. Forest Service and was hired as a tree grader. Recognizing Anita’s potential, Arla encouraged her to apply for a position with the U.S. Forest Service as well.

That decision led to a decade-long career, where Anita continually advanced—gaining expertise in operating heavy equipment, managing field crews, and developing leadership skills. When Arla transitioned to the Tribal Administrator role at Blue Lake Rancheria, Anita stepped into Arla’s position at the Forest Service, continuing her upward trajectory.

Later, when Arla was expanding operations at BLR, she reached out to Anita, offering her a job with the Tribe—an important moment that marked the start of Anita’s longstanding career with Blue Lake Rancheria.

From her early days working for the Tribe as a utility and agriculture worker, Anita’s contributions were wide-ranging. She tended gardens, delivered floral arrangements, supported the Elders Program, and worked closely with the community. Her efforts helped establish foundational programs that benefited Tribal members and residents alike.

In 1997, Anita became the Director of the Elders Program, a position she held for 10 years. During her tenure, she expanded services, hosted community events, and built partnerships that strengthened the Tribe’s presence in the region. Anita’s leadership was instrumental in growing the Elder’s program and ensuring its lasting impact.

In 2009, Anita transitioned to the role of Grants Manager, where she worked to secure funding for housing, education, transportation, and other essential programs. Her collaborative approach and attention to detail helped streamline operations and support the Tribe’s ongoing expansion.

By 2015, Anita took on an additional role as Emergency Manager, developing the Resiliency Training & Innovation Center (RTIC), an award-winning program that became a regional leader in emergency preparedness and training. Her leadership in this position enhanced the Tribe’s ability to serve its members and contribute greatly to the broader community.

Now, in 2025, Anita has been appointed as Tribal Administrator of Blue Lake Rancheria. Her journey reflects a steadfast commitment to the Tribe’s success and a strong dedication to its values and initiatives.

Anita’s story is one of dedication, growth, and leadership. Her work continues to strengthen Blue Lake Rancheria, ensuring a prosperous future for the Tribe and its members.

“𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆.” – Anita Huff, Tribal Administrator

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲.” – Jason Ramos, Tribal Chairperson

Please join us in congratulating Anita Huff on her new position as Tribal Administrator! Her dedication is truly inspiring, and we are excited about the future under her guidance.