Yaynicut Franco serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Wukchumni Tribal Council, and leads the Culture, Land Stewardship, and Tribal Housing programs for the Wukchumni Tribe. Yaynicut is a cultural practitioner and ceremonial leader that dedicates her time to preserving and revitalizing traditional Yokuts lifeways, Wukchumni language, and cultural ecological practices. Yaynicut co-manages Wukchumni Farms, a food sovereignty initiative focused on creating a sustainable and autonomous food system for future generations.
