The Northern New Mexico Pathways to Opportunity Strategy Table believes that lasting, equitable change happens when decisions are guided by the voices of those most connected to the work. That’s why the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund prioritizes representative community input, youth voice, tribal representation, and a strong cross-section of perspectives from our diverse network of funder members.
Our Grant Selection Committee reflects this commitment—bringing together leaders from philanthropy, state and tribal governments, federal agencies, community-based organizations, and youth themselves. Together, they help ensure that funding decisions reflect the priorities, needs, and aspirations of Northern New Mexico’s young people and communities.
Strategy Table Members
- Vanessa Meier, Anchorum Health Foundation
- Shana Baker, Thornburg Foundation
- Charles Rutheiser, Annie E. Casie Foundation
- Alvin Warren, LANL Foundation
- Moncia Martinez-Archulea, LANL Community Partnerships Office – TRIAD
- Liz Sak, Cricket Island Foundation
- Nancy Pope, New Mexico Foundation
Public Funders
- Breezy Gutierrez, NMPED College and Career Readiness Bureau
- Marcos Martinez, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
- Naomi Concha, Taos Pueblo
- Rosemary Reano, Santo Domingo Pueblo/Kewa
Stakeholder Representatives
- Javier Vigil, Northern NM Recreation and Outdoor Conservation Foundation
- Melissa Sandoval, Superintendent, Las Vegas City Schools
- Michael Santistevan, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
- ,Regional Youth Advisory Council Members