Advisory Board

The Advisory Board of the School of Public Administration (ABSPA) is a group of distinguished and influential professionals dedicated to excellence in graduate education for service in government, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Vision Statement

ABSPA believes that the University of New Mexico's School of Public Administration is the State's highest quality, most relevant, most affordable, and most accessible resource for graduate education, research, and capacity-building for the public and nonprofit sectors throughout New Mexico.

Mission Statement

ABSPA members are ambassadors who promote the UNM School of Public Administration and work to advance its reputation. The board enhances the academic excellence of the School by providing advice to the Director on the School's direction, initiatives, and learning outcomes.

Members

Photo: Klo Abeita

Klo Abeita


Coordinator of Personnel, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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Fabián Armijo


Executive Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ,UNM Hospitals

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Vic Berniklau


Retired, Senior Executive, US Department of Energy

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Cynthia Borrego


New Mexico State Representative

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Sonya Lara


United Way of North Central New Mexico

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Zach Mikelson


Manager of Supplier Diversity and Supply Chain Risk Management, Sandia National Labs

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Charles Sallee


Director, NM Legislative Finance Committee

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Russell Stowers


Director of Rehabilitation Services, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System

Photo: Loc Truong

Loc Truong


Deputy Director of Human Resources, City of Albuquerque

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Michael Wallace


Vice President of Growth and Strategy, Optum New Mexico

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Rachel Whitt


Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist, Presbyterian Healthcare Services