Kendra McGeady

Kendra Sue McGeady is a Cherokee politician and transportation executive serving as a Cherokee Nation tribal councilor for District 11 since 2024.

Life

McGeady was born and raised in Oklahoma, with her Cherokee lineage tracing back through her mother, Jo Montana, and maternal grandmother. She is a citizen of Cherokee Nation. In this role, she oversees operations across a 4,466 square mile service area, managing 46 employees and 55 transit vehicles. SWTA represents over 500 transit systems across eight states, providing education, communication, and advocacy for transit providers. McGeady is serving as the interim Tribal Councilor for District 11 until the midterm elections in 2024. During her address to the council, McGeady outlined her priorities, which included addressing housing shortages in District 11, infrastructure development, and cultural preservation, particularly through the Anna Mitchell Cultural and Welcome Center.

McGeady is from Vinita, Oklahoma.