Rudy Reyes, whowhose belongsfamily members belong to the [[Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians|Barona Band]] of [[Mission Indians]], graduated from [[El Capitan High School (California)|El Capitan High School]] in [[Lakeside, California]]. He holds degrees in archeology and anthropology from [[San Diego State University]], and a degree from [[California Western School of Law]]. Reyes serves as national chairperson for the Legal Marijuana Now Party.<ref name="AIS-SDSU">{{cite web | url=https://sites.google.com/a/mail.sdsu.edu/amind/News/2017americanindiangraduationceremony | title=2017 American Indian Graduation Ceremony | work=[[San Diego State University]] | date=June 1, 2017 | author=Regan, Kathleen}}</ref>