Tina Abrams elected first woman president in Seneca Nation history
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM · 1 min read
Tina Abrams was elected the first woman president in the Seneca Nation’s history Tuesday, breaking a barrier that had stood since the Nation established its current form of government nearly 180 years ago.