Our Leadership: Honoring Legacy, Guiding the Future
The Officers and Board Members of the Black Seminole Indian Scouts Association are dedicated stewards of our community’s rich history and enduring legacy. Comprised of descendants, historians, and cultural advocates, our leadership team works tirelessly to preserve the stories of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, protect sacred spaces like the Brackettville Cemetery, and ensure that the voices of our ancestors continue to echo for generations to come.
Each member brings a unique perspective and deep commitment to cultural education, historical preservation, and community engagement. Together, we strive to honor the resilience of our past while building a strong and unified future.
The Officers and Board Members of the Black Seminole Indian Scouts Association are dedicated stewards of our community’s rich history and enduring legacy. Comprised of descendants, historians, and cultural advocates, our leadership team works tirelessly to preserve the stories of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, protect sacred spaces like the Brackettville Cemetery, and ensure that the voices of our ancestors continue to echo for generations to come.
Each member brings a unique perspective and deep commitment to cultural education, historical preservation, and community engagement. Together, we strive to honor the resilience of our past while building a strong and unified future.
Augusta “Gigi” Pines
President
📍 Brackettville, Texas
📧 [email protected]
Augusta “Gigi” Pines currently serves as the President of the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association (SISCA), a role she has held with distinction since her re-election in 2024. Her leadership journey with SISCA began in 2013, and over the past decade, she has dedicated herself to the preservation and celebration of Black Seminole and Seminole Negro Indian Scout history.
A lifelong volunteer, Gigi has held various officer and board positions within the organization for more than half her life. She was mentored by the late Miss Charles, whose guidance during Gigi’s youth helped shape her deep commitment to community service, cultural preservation, and event coordination.
Gigi’s passion lies in protecting and passing down the legacy of the Black Seminoles to future generations. Her work ensures that the stories, sacrifices, and heritage of her ancestors remain alive and honored within the Brackettville community and beyond.
Joe Louis Factor
Vice President
President
📍 Brackettville, Texas
📧 [email protected]
Augusta “Gigi” Pines currently serves as the President of the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association (SISCA), a role she has held with distinction since her re-election in 2024. Her leadership journey with SISCA began in 2013, and over the past decade, she has dedicated herself to the preservation and celebration of Black Seminole and Seminole Negro Indian Scout history.
A lifelong volunteer, Gigi has held various officer and board positions within the organization for more than half her life. She was mentored by the late Miss Charles, whose guidance during Gigi’s youth helped shape her deep commitment to community service, cultural preservation, and event coordination.
Gigi’s passion lies in protecting and passing down the legacy of the Black Seminoles to future generations. Her work ensures that the stories, sacrifices, and heritage of her ancestors remain alive and honored within the Brackettville community and beyond.
Joe Louis Factor
Vice President
Windy Goodloe
Secretary
📍 Georgia (Native of Brackettville, Texas)
📧 [email protected]
Windy Goodloe serves as the Secretary of the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association (SISCA), where her dedication to preserving the history and cultural legacy of the Black Seminoles and Seminole Negro Indian Scouts is evident in all she does. A proud descendant of Scouts Joseph Phillips and Joe Remo, Windy brings a deeply personal connection to her work.
In 2015, she collaborated with Augusta Pines and Dr. Rocio Gil to open the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Museum—an achievement that reflects her passion for community history and education. Windy plays an integral role in organizing SISCA’s cultural programming, including annual events like Juneteenth, Seminole Days, and the monthly Zoom Presentation Series.
In 2021, Windy launched an initiative to revitalize Afro-Seminole Creole, the unique language of the Black Seminole people, further demonstrating her commitment to cultural preservation. Though currently residing in Georgia, Windy proudly honors her roots in Brackettville, Texas, and remains active in sustaining the legacy of her ancestors.
Secretary
📍 Georgia (Native of Brackettville, Texas)
📧 [email protected]
Windy Goodloe serves as the Secretary of the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association (SISCA), where her dedication to preserving the history and cultural legacy of the Black Seminoles and Seminole Negro Indian Scouts is evident in all she does. A proud descendant of Scouts Joseph Phillips and Joe Remo, Windy brings a deeply personal connection to her work.
In 2015, she collaborated with Augusta Pines and Dr. Rocio Gil to open the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Museum—an achievement that reflects her passion for community history and education. Windy plays an integral role in organizing SISCA’s cultural programming, including annual events like Juneteenth, Seminole Days, and the monthly Zoom Presentation Series.
In 2021, Windy launched an initiative to revitalize Afro-Seminole Creole, the unique language of the Black Seminole people, further demonstrating her commitment to cultural preservation. Though currently residing in Georgia, Windy proudly honors her roots in Brackettville, Texas, and remains active in sustaining the legacy of her ancestors.
Corina Torralba
Treasurer
📍 San Antonio, Texas
📧 [email protected]
Corina Torralba proudly serves as Treasurer of the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association (SISCA), where she helps steward the financial integrity of the organization while honoring her deep cultural roots. She was born in Nacimiento, Coahuila—widely known as Comunidad Negros Mascogos, a historic settlement of Black Seminoles in Mexico.
At the age of seven, Corina and her family migrated to San Antonio, Texas, though she continued to spend her summers in Nacimiento, staying connected to her heritage. After graduating high school, she became a United States citizen and has remained a passionate advocate for cultural preservation.
Corina is the founder of Casa de la Cultura – Black Seminoles, a cultural center committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions and legacy of the Black Seminole community. Through her leadership in both Casa de la Cultura and SISCA, she plays a vital role in uplifting and celebrating the enduring stories of her ancestors.
Treasurer
📍 San Antonio, Texas
📧 [email protected]
Corina Torralba proudly serves as Treasurer of the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association (SISCA), where she helps steward the financial integrity of the organization while honoring her deep cultural roots. She was born in Nacimiento, Coahuila—widely known as Comunidad Negros Mascogos, a historic settlement of Black Seminoles in Mexico.
At the age of seven, Corina and her family migrated to San Antonio, Texas, though she continued to spend her summers in Nacimiento, staying connected to her heritage. After graduating high school, she became a United States citizen and has remained a passionate advocate for cultural preservation.
Corina is the founder of Casa de la Cultura – Black Seminoles, a cultural center committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions and legacy of the Black Seminole community. Through her leadership in both Casa de la Cultura and SISCA, she plays a vital role in uplifting and celebrating the enduring stories of her ancestors.
Board Members
Dina Rodriguez
Board Member since September 2019
📍 Lubbock, Texas
✉️ [email protected]
Dina Rodriguez has proudly served on the board since September 2019. She is the great-great-great-granddaughter of Pompey Factor, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, and also a direct descendant of esteemed Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Adam Fay, Charles Daniels, William Miller, and Santon Voskes.
With numerous family members laid to rest at the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery, Dina serves in honor of her ancestors and their enduring legacy. A proud Black Seminole, she is committed to preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of her community.
Dina is a graduate of Angelo State University and currently resides in Lubbock, Texas.
Board Member since September 2019
📍 Lubbock, Texas
✉️ [email protected]
Dina Rodriguez has proudly served on the board since September 2019. She is the great-great-great-granddaughter of Pompey Factor, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, and also a direct descendant of esteemed Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Adam Fay, Charles Daniels, William Miller, and Santon Voskes.
With numerous family members laid to rest at the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery, Dina serves in honor of her ancestors and their enduring legacy. A proud Black Seminole, she is committed to preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of her community.
Dina is a graduate of Angelo State University and currently resides in Lubbock, Texas.
Randall Factor
Randall Factor is the great-great-grandson of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Seminole Negro Indian Scout, Pompey Factor. A proud Desert Storm veteran, Randall served honorably in both the United States Army and the U.S. Army Reserves. Following his military service, he went on to retire from the State of Ohio after a dedicated career in public service.
Randall is the son of Joe Louis and Guadalupe Factor. He is married to Jodi Factor, and together they have two children, Quintin and Olivia. He remains deeply committed to honoring his family’s rich legacy and preserving the history of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts.
Randall Factor is the great-great-grandson of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Seminole Negro Indian Scout, Pompey Factor. A proud Desert Storm veteran, Randall served honorably in both the United States Army and the U.S. Army Reserves. Following his military service, he went on to retire from the State of Ohio after a dedicated career in public service.
Randall is the son of Joe Louis and Guadalupe Factor. He is married to Jodi Factor, and together they have two children, Quintin and Olivia. He remains deeply committed to honoring his family’s rich legacy and preserving the history of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts.
Bertha Benson
830.308.9340
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Del Rio, TX
George Fay
830.461.2355
[email protected]
Del Rio, TX
Isabel Celestino
210.428.1334
[email protected]
San Antonio, TX
John Fay
210.884.5704
[email protected]
San Antonio, TX
Micco Fay