Justin Kíí Huenemann (Navajo Nation) is a visionary changemaker and champion for collective prosperity, dedicated to ensuring historically marginalized communities thrive on their own terms—culturally, economically, and spiritually.  

Currently serving as President and CEO of the New Mexico Foundation, Justin leads the only statewide philanthropic institution committed to improving the quality of life for all New Mexicans. Prior to this, he served as President and CEO of First Peoples Fund, where he helped elevate Indigenous artists and culture bearers through national programs that celebrate and sustain traditional knowledge, artistry, and leadership.  
Justin’s leadership journey also includes time as CEO of Jemez Enterprises, a Section-17 forprofit corporation owned by the Pueblo of Jemez, and as President and CEO of the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation, where he championed the health and wellbeing of Native youth.   

Earlier, Huenemann served as Senior Program Officer at the Northwest Area Foundation, where he supported community-driven economic development across rural, urban, and tribal communities in eight states. 
 
A true innovator, Justin was the founding President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI), a groundbreaking organization in Minneapolis, MN that redefined Indigenous-led community and economic development in urban spaces.  

Across his career, Justin has worked across sectors—from higher education and architecture to local government and entrepreneurship—driving powerful, community-rooted solutions and building organizations that generate impact and uplift marginalized voices and their solutions.  

His work has earned him notable recognition, including the Minneapolis Mayor’s Healthy City Award and the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce Bear Award. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.  

Outside of his professional life, Justin is a men’s traditional dancer, artist, youth basketball coach, and proud father of four. 

Janice Morrow grew up in the northeast heights of Albuquerque, NM graduating from Eldorado High School in 1993 where she was a member of the school newspaper and aspired to be a television news reporter. As a high school sophomore, she attended journalism camp at Eastern New Mexico University where she ultimately graduated in 1997 with a degree in broadcast production. After graduating from ENMU, she began her career TV news and quickly learned her strength was in storytelling for nonprofit organizations. This interest motivated her to seek a different career path with nonprofit organizations including Albuquerque Academy, the American Cancer Society, Samaritan Counseling Center and others.  

She found a love for American Indian-related initiatives when she volunteered to manage the public relations for a fundraiser golf tournament led by Notah Begay, III, the first Native American Golfer on the Pro tour. Soon after, she became his community relations manager. While working with Begay, she had the opportunity to assist the Albuquerque Area Dental Support Center in promoting the importance of dental care to American Indian patients and parents. Over a 15-year span, she traveled extensively to the IHS/Tribal/Urban dental clinics in New Mexico, Southern Colorado and West Texas, as well as the other Dental Support Centers across the country. Her work garnered several national health awards for dental-related content directed at Native American populations. Her work with the Albuquerque Area Dental Support Center introduced her to the Society of American Indian Dentists. Janice served seven SAID presidents in different capacities as their Conference Coordinator, Executive Administrator, and their first ever Executive Director overseeing the administrative functions, programs, membership, and fundraising for the organization. Today, she serves as the Advancement & Communications Director for the New Mexico Community Foundation, the only statewide community foundation in New Mexico.  

As a community leader, Janice has served on the All Faiths Receiving Home Auxiliary Board, the ENMU Alumni Association Board, the Des Moines, NM FFA Alumni Association Board, and the Union County, NM 4H program. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum of New Mexico, and the Lariat Cowbelles. She is also a founding member of the nationally-known Diverse Dental Society. Janice is married to Cody, a 5th generation New Mexico cattle rancher, and legislative affairs professional. Together they have one amazing daughter and a menagerie of animals including dogs, cats, horses and cattle.  

Rachael is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s renowned Terry College of Business. She has over 15 years of non-profit experience and over 10 years of fundraising expertise. Rachael is committed to supporting and uplifting all communities in New Mexico, her adopted and beloved home. She finds it an honor to serve a Community Foundation that strives to live what we say we live – steward, build, and create, to transform all lives throughout New Mexico. In her spare time, Rachael enjoys gardening, taking long walks/hikes with her husband, and supporting her son’s basketball/soccer season(s)!

Justin O’Shea holds an undergraduate degree in environmental science and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), both from the University of New Mexico. His career in public service began with six years at the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office, where he advanced to the role of Chief Financial Officer in just three years. In that position, he managed fiscal operations, ensured compliance with state regulations, and oversaw budgeting for key initiatives, honing his skills in financial stewardship and public administration. 
His expertise lies in financial management and strategic fiscal planning to drive effective community initiatives. Born in Ireland and raised in New York City, he moved to New Mexico in 2010, drawn by the state’s culture and opportunities for public service. His interest in public service began through his pursuit of an MPA, leading him to the New Mexico Community Foundation for its focus on innovative philanthropy and addressing regional needs like economic development and nonprofit sustainability. This role allows him to apply his background in public finance to support causes that strengthen the state’s future. 

Nicola Davis is an analytical and results-driven finance professional with over two decades of experience spanning the United States and Jamaica. Her expertise includes cash management, banking, accounts receivable & payable, investments, and financial forecasting and budgeting. Outside of work, Nicola enjoys spending time with her three cats, hiking, fishing, and exploring different cultures through travel and festivals. 

Erika Dávila is the grants director at New Mexico Community Foundation, where she oversees all scholarship and grant initiatives. Born in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, Erika is a former journalist who grew up in Colorado and moved to New Mexico to write for the Santa Fe New Mexican.  

As a journalist, she covered education, immigration, and other issues. She began her second career in the nonprofit world 20 years ago, working in philanthropy. Erika has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, watching baseball and taking walks at dusk. She is committed to doing her part to strengthen New Mexico communities. 

Julie holds a Master of Water Resources from the University of New Mexico and is bilingual in Spanish and English.  One of her primary intentions has been to work with communities to pursue their goals. As grants assistant at NMCF, she processes grant funds to organizations that strengthen New Mexico communities.  For most of her career she has worked with communities to help meet their needs; as a Peace Corps water and sanitation volunteer in Honduras, working for New Mexico Environment Department in watershed and wetland restoration, and volunteering and fundraising for various organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, knitting, gardening, and spending time with her husband, two children, and pets. 

Nancy Pope has more than 22 years of nonprofit program officer, operations, and fundraising experience in health and human services work. She currently is Programs Director at New Mexico Community Foundation. 

Prior to her position at the Foundation she was Manager of Operations and Strategic Initiatives for Presbyterian Center for Community Health for 5 ½ years.  

In her past, she has served as Vice President of Development for Adelante Development Center and Storehouse NM, as well as the Founder and Executive Director of New Mexico Collaboration to End Hunger.  

In addition, as an independent consultant, she assisted several community-based and state-based programs that addressed hunger by providing strategic direction, operational planning, program development and management, and programming assistance and policy work. As a consultant Nancy also directed fund development, created statewide plans, and developed a granting process for a major corporation. 
Nancy’s first career was in the Investment Industry for over 20 years.  

She has served on numerous nonprofit boards and advisory committees. Nancy earned an MBA from Loyola University in Chicago and a BA in Marketing from Michigan State University. 

In her current role as a Greening America’s Cities Community Fellow in Albuquerque, NM, Nelsy works together with Bezos Earth Fund-funded grantees, local and national partners to ensure resources invested in the community have maximum benefit for the community. The Greening Americas Cities is a multi-year, $400M investment by the Bezos Earth Fund primarily in community environmental organizations through 2030 in five cities: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Wilmington, DE.  She serves on the Board of Director’s Executive Committee of Groundworks New Mexico and is a Governance Committee member of the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council. Until recently she was an advisor to the Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, Santa Fe Data Platform, and the HEAL and SAFER Funds of the New Mexico Community Foundation. Through her consulting firm, c3 Perspectives Consulting, LLC, Nelsy looks to expand the social sector’s solution-focused impact and capacity by applying her many years of organizational, grantmaking, leadership, and programmatic experience in the philanthropic and non-profit sectors. 

Yá’át’ééh, I am Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House clan), born for Naasht’ézhi Dine’é (Zuni clan). My maternal grandparents are Áshįįhí (Salt People clan), and my paternal grandparents are Tł’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom people clan). I am Karen John, MPH, Navajo/Diné from Shiprock, New Mexico, and I am the Anchorum Fellow at the New Mexico Community Foundation, collaborating with six Counties and 23 Tribal Nations and Pueblos to identify health and wellness priorities that matter most to them. I love engaging with communities to support their unique voices and needs and believe in the power of collaboration to nurture strong, healthy communities. 

I have devoted my career to working alongside communities, fostering partnerships, and empowering local members to create their paths to healthy lifestyles. Previously, I facilitated initiatives to enhance health and wellness through community planning, patient advocacy, and hosting culturally relevant programs and workshops for youth, families, and elders. Outside of my professional work, my husband and I share an intergenerational home with our teenage daughter and 91-year-old mother. We enjoy our two cats and two dogs, watch a variety of sports, walk, read, cook, and treasure time with our three older children and extended family. 

Sarah brings over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience in arts, education, and community development, with a proven track record of organizational transformation, strategic planning, and the development of inclusive programs that serve diverse communities. As Fiscal Sponsorship Manager at the New Mexico Foundation, she is drawn to the opportunity to directly support organizations and projects that are building stronger communities across New Mexico. This role allows her to combine her passion for grassroots innovation with her expertise in nonprofit infrastructure, helping visionary leaders turn their ideas into sustainable impact. 

Sarah began her career as a Visual Art and English teacher in Maryland and New Mexico, where she developed a deep commitment to accessible, community-centered programming. Throughout her career, she has prioritized relationship-building and community engagement while establishing clear, sustainable operational systems. Her collaborative leadership approach—which values every team member’s contribution—has resulted in vibrant classrooms and impactful organizations. 

A New Mexico resident for over 25 years, Sarah lives in Albuquerque. Outside of work, she enjoys working with clay and exploring the Western wilderness. 

Morgan Miller serves as the Operations and Personnel Manager at the New Mexico Community Foundation. With a diverse professional background spanning customer service, hospitality, health and wellness, and the medical field, Morgan brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic perspective to her role. Her journey has taken her to various locations, where she has cherished the opportunity to connect with diverse individuals across different roles. Despite having a limited formal education, Morgan is a dedicated lifelong learner, continually seeking to absorb knowledge from all facets of life to enhance everyday practices. She is deeply committed to the mission of the New Mexico Community Foundation and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the state she considers a home.