January 13, 2025
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT: title
Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Teresa Marie Garcia to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for reappointment to the
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 2-6-18-1 through 2-6-18-5.
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APPOINTEE NAME |
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Ms. Teresa Marie Garcia Albuquerque, NM 87121 |
December 31, 2027 |
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Teresa Garcia is a first-generation graduate from the University of New Mexico, holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She is originally from El Paso, Texas. Teresa is bilingual and Spanish is her first (native) language. As a survivor of domestic violence she left her 10 year Pharmaceutical career to make a difference in her community and raise awareness for domestic violence. She has supported and served in different capacities for local and statewide organizations and committees advocating for survivors of DV and SA. She served on the SAKI and ASERT city and state wide committees along side S.A.F.E House and SANE in Albuquerque, New Mexico in support of survivors of sexual assault. She currently remains engaged and continues to advocate within her community in being part of several committees such as the New Mexico Heritage Committee, South West Community Policing Council, MMIW Committee, SW DV Steering Committee and is currently the Chair for the Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery Event Committee in memory of Adan Carriaga. |
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A resident of District 3, Ms. Teresa Marie Garcia will continue to serve as a Lived Experience-At Large representative on the Commission; her second term will expire on December 31, 2027. |
The remaining members are:
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Representing |
Name |
Term |
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1. |
Agency Representative |
Ms. Shannon Lowry |
12/31/2025 |
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2. |
Agency Representative |
Mrs. Chearie J. Alipat |
12/31/2025 |
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3. |
Agency Representative |
Ms. Jodie L. Jaramillo |
12/31/2025 |
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4. |
Agency Representative |
Ms. Sara Yvonne "bonnie" Escobar |
12/31/2025 |
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5. |
Agency Representative |
Vacant |
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6. |
Lived Experience-At Large |
Ms. Teresa Marie Garcia |
12/31/2024 |
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7. |
Lived Experience-At Large |
Vacant |
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Teresa Marie Garcia.
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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer Date