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City of Albuquerque
File #: EC-19-512   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 12/2/2019 In control: City Council
Final action: 12/16/2019
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Mayor's Appointment of Dr. Maggie George To The Commission On American Indian And Alaska Native Affairs
Attachments: 1. EC-512

 

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                                                    November 20, 2019

 

TO:                                          Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council

 

FROM:                     Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

 

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Mayor's Appointment of Dr. Maggie George To The Commission On American Indian And Alaska Native Affairs

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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the

Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs in accordance with the City

Albuquerque Ordinance 2-6-6-1.

 

 

APPOINTEE NAME                                                         TERM Dr. Maggie Geroge                                                               October 1, 2022 3918 Solano Place NE Albuquerque, NM  87110

   

 Dr. Maggie George has a Ph.D. in Higher Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Kansas, a Master's in Guidance and Counseling and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from New Mexico Highlands University. She owns and operates Indigenous Research Associates, an educational consulting firm. She serves as a leadership coach for Achieving the Dream. She served as President of Diné College located on the Navajo Nation from 2011-2016. Dr. George served as the Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities in Washington, DC. Prior to that she was Deputy Director of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She served as the Director of the American Indian Program at New Mexico State University, and Director of Educational Equity and Access at the New Mexico Higher Education Department. She has served in various roles in higher education that include Dean, Academic Vice-President, Dean of the School of Education, counselor, and faculty.  Dr. George resides in Council District 7 and will serve as an At Large representative on this board replacing Mr. Ronald J. Solomon.  Her first term will expire October 1, 2022.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remaining members are:

Representing                                                     Name                                Term

 1. At Large Mr. Ronald J. Solimon 10/01/2019  2. At Large Dr. Lloyd Lee 10/01/2019  3. At Large Ms. Laurie A. Weahkee 10/01/2019  4. At Large Mr. Michael Canfield 10/01/2019  5. Sandia Pueblo Vacant   6. Isleta Pueblo Vacant   7. Santa Ana Pueblo Vacant   8. Laguna Pueblo    9. To’hajiilee Chapter Vacant   10. All Pueblo Council of Governors Vacant   11. Culture Representative Vacant   12. Education Representative Vacant   13. Health Representative Vacant   14. Workforce/Employment Representative Vacant   15. Government Representative Vacant       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs

Appointment of Dr. Maggie George

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Sarita Nair, Chief Administrative Officer                                                                                                                       Date