P.O. Box 104
Tishomingo, OK 73460
(580) 371-708
Kayla.wood@chickasaw.net
Chickasaw Lineal Ancestors:
- Scott Wood, Father
- Larry Wood, Grandfather
- Louise (Carney) Wadlington (Full-Blood), Paternal Great Grandmother
- Josephine (Durin) Carney (Original Enrollee), Great-Great Grandmother
- Burney Carney (Original Enrollee), Great-Great Grandfather
- Reuben Carney (Original Enrollee), Great-Great-Great Grandfather
- Easter Johnson (Original Enrollee), Great-Great-Great Grandmother
Seminole Lineal Ancestors:
- Frank Wood, Paternal Great Grandfather
- Nash Wood, Great-Great Grandfather
- Toge (Harjo) Wood, Great-Great-Great Grandmother (Original Enrollee)
Type of Tribal Involvement:
- Elected to Chickasaw Tribal Legislature August 2026
Goals:
- Increase availability of affordable housing
- Improve access to health and mental health
- Expand educational and youth leadership opportunities
- Remain accessible, present and responsive to citizens
- Support economic development and job creation
- More services for at-large citizens
- Expand housing accessibility
Education:
- East Central University – Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry
- Murray State College – Associate of Science
Civic/Community Activities:
- Chickasaw Historical Society – Member
- Johnston County Historical Society – Member
- Johnston County Historical Society – Board Member (2023-2026)
Family and Hobbies:
- I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. In my free time, my hobbies include golfing, antique shopping, traveling, trying new restaurants, watching documentaries, and exploring history and conducting research.