Chantel Cloud

Chantel Cloud (MA) Southern Ute, Tribal Court Collaboration Specialist, is an experienced criminal justice professional. Chantel has served over 25 years in the criminal justice system as a probation officer for juveniles and adults, including specialized caseloads, and has also worked to assist in coordinating a county juvenile detention alternative initiative. Chantel has served the Southern Ute Indian Tribe as a tribal judge, including serving as Chief Judge from 2013-2018, also overseeing the Adult and Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts, and prior to that serving as the tribe’s Wellness Court Case Manager. Her skills range from administrative grant management and caseload management to working directly with offenders.  Chantel holds a BA in Sociology and English Literature, a certificate in Judicial Development, and a MA in Criminal Justice.