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. 

Sandra Brice is a seasoned creative executive who has worked in multiple challenging and rewarding fields over several decades. While based in Los Angeles, she was an award-winning producer of numerous television movies and miniseries and Director/Movies & Miniseries for CBS Network’s in-house production company during the first 25 years of her career. After teaching film production at several southern California universities, she began a very satisfying new career in city redevelopment and management, first as Executive Director for Downtown Culver City, California, followed by 15 years as Director/Events & Marketing for Santa Fe, New Mexico’s nationally recognized redeveloped Railyard.
Consistently active in a variety of community-service efforts throughout her career, Ms. Brice is currently Board Chair for the New Mexico Community Foundation, board member of Oklahoma University’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum and Consulting Producer for the upcoming launch of the three-day Santa Fe Magazine Festival in June 2026 on the campus of St. John’s College.

David has served on the Investment Committee of the NM Foundation since February 2017. He become a Board Member in October of 2021.
David has also served on the Board of St Martin’s Hospitality Center (HopeWorks) and the New Mexico Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s Association.
David is an Army Veteran serving during the First Gulf War as a Company Commander and a BlackHawk helicopter pilot. He is Senior Vice President and an Institutional Consultant for Investments at UBS Financial Services, based in Albuquerque. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) practitioner.

For more than three decades, Eun Hong has served the Santa Fe community as a Certified Public Accountant, bringing a wealth of professional experience to her work. She is a founding leader of Insight CPA Group, a firm that has supported nonprofits, businesses, and individuals with consulting and tax services for nearly 30 years.

Eun has been a dedicated partner to the New Mexico Community Foundation for approximately 25 years, contributing her expertise in multiple leadership roles, including service as a Finance Committee member, Committee Chair, and Board Treasurer. Her long-standing commitment reflects her deep belief in strengthening community resources and fostering financial stewardship across New Mexico.

Amy Miller is the president of AMM Consulting and AMM Communications Coach. A lifelong New Mexican with more than 25 years of experience in the business and nonprofit world in management level positions, Amy provides her expertise to organizations on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and communications and issues management. Her work over the years has taken her to every region in New Mexico where she has built and worked with diverse coalitions and communicated complex issues and projects to community stakeholders.     
 
Amy has participated in leadership development programs and held leadership positions in various organizations in New Mexico. She has graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of New Mexico, is a graduate of Leadership New Mexico and Leadership Albuquerque. She was recently appointed to the New Mexico Community Foundation Board of Directors and previously served on the UNM Alumni Association board and as a Division Director for District 23 of Toastmasters International. Amy also previously served on the Governor’s Nominating Committee for the New Mexico Climate Investment Center, and as the chairperson for Albuquerque Bernalillo Utility Authority Technical Customer Advisory Committee and the City of Albuquerque Energy Council.  

Patricio Guerrerortiz, resident of the Land of Enchantment for the past 44 years and counting. I have lived In Santa Fe for 34 of those years. I am a very proud parent to four adult children (Tatyana, Nadya, Diego and Gabriela). My daughters have given me the joy of grandparenting six children and one in the way (Liam 17, Lucas 12, Yesenia 8, Oliver 6, Emiliano 5, Elias 4) and the youngest girl expected to be born in late March ’26.
I am currently mostly retired as a professional engineer, and I spend my time in endeavors that involve children grandparenting, community service, young-professional mentoring and some engineering work, which I also love, while assisting my engineer spouse in running her own professional enterprise. I split my active professional years working in the public sector managing engineering activities, primarily related to water utilities infrastructure, I served with the cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, as well as with the Counties of Santa Fe and Los Alamos. For two of those years I proudly served the State of New Mexico, as the Deputy Secretary of Transportation for engineering design, transportation and transit planning. I have always seen public service as my opportunity to embrace and contribute to the well being of one community, as opposed to one client at the time.
Contributing to the reliable supply of clean water to the members of my community has always brought a great deal of satisfaction in my life. I see water as essential for a healthy life, and the access to its reliable supply as a human right. While my years of direct involvement in the design and operation of water and wastewater services me be mostly behind me, promoting the expansion of the number of people with access to it is still very important to me and one way in which I can play a positive role for our communities in New Mexico. The New Mexico Foundation provides me a wonderful opportunity to do that.

Born in 1954, Peter was educated at Harvard College (A.B. cum laude Philosophy, 1976) and Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. 1983). While in Washington, D.C., Peter worked for the Community Nutrition Institute, Van Ness Feldman Sutcliffe & Levenberg, and Senator Jeff Bingaman. Moving to Santa Fe in 1983, Peter worked for Campbell & Black, P.A., later forming a new firm with several other attorneys. In Santa Fe, Peter met and married Patricia Salazar Ives. They have three children, all live in New Mexico, two in Santa Fe, and have two grandchildren. In 1987, Peter joined The Trust for Public Land as the organization’s attorney in its Southwest Regional Office, where he worked on hundreds of land conservation transactions, creating parks, open space, trails, national refuges, and protecting agricultural lands, as well as various large remediation projects, including several BRAC projects. In 2019, Peter became General Counsel to the NM Department of Cultural Affairs, working for the State museums, historic sites, Historic Preservation Division, State Library and New Mexico Arts, until his retirement in December 2022.

Peter volunteers on several city commissions/boards and for several city programs (Buckman Direct Diversion Board, Sister Cities Committee, UNESCO Creative Cities Program). He also serves on Boards of Directors of the IAIA Foundation, Global Santa Fe, Solace Crisis Center Board, Jamii Running Club, Friends of the Old Pecos Trail Scenic Corridor, and New Mexico Foundation. He is a member of the Santa Fe Rotary Club. Significantly, he is working with a group trying to address affordable and work force housing issues in Santa Fe. He is also available for consulting primarily in the areas of land conservation, cultural patrimony preservation and museum issues, and is working as a portrait and landscape photographer.

Paul Olafson has served in multiple roles and positions in Santa Fe managing challenging initiatives across multiple disciplines and fields. His work has included policy development, affordable housing, economic development, open space/trails/parks, sustainability, capital planning and capital project implementation, community planning, managing personnel and funds, and extensive community and public engagement. Paul aims to find practical, creative and effective solutions while also having fun.

Paul has served as Board member for the New Mexico Community Foundation since November 2025 and is a volunteer fire fighter. He enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, hockey, and travel. Paul lives in Sana Fe with his fabulous wife Shelly and has two wonderful adult children.

For the past 40 years, Ms. Romero has designed and facilitated numerous public involvement projects, assessed the potential for neutral conflict resolution services in diverse cases, consulted with public and private organizations on the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques. She has facilitated controversial issues with various federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations, as well as led strategic planning efforts for numerous organizations both public and private. Ms. Romero is the former President of Western Network, a nonprofit organization that developed an extensive practice centered on conflict resolution specific to natural resource issues such as water planning and land use planning. She completed four years as an elected City of Santa Fe Councilor and has served many nonprofits in Santa Fe as an active board member and supporter of community efforts.