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City of Albuquerque
File #: EC-26-47   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: City Council
Final action: 3/2/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Effective date:    
Title: Mayor's appointment of Mr. Killian K. McDonald to the Human Rights Board
Attachments: 1. EC-47

                                          

 

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                                                         January 23, 2026        

 

TO:                                          Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council

 

FROM:                     Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

 

SUBJECT:                     

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Mayor's appointment of Mr. Killian K. McDonald to the Human Rights Board

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

Human Rights Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 11-3-4-1 through

11-3-6. 

 

APPOINTEE NAME

TERM

Mr. Killian K. McDonald Albuquerque, NM 87108

December 31, 2028

 

Killian McDonald is a senior electrical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories and a graduate of North Carolina State University's STEM MBA program. With a background in applied physics and integrated circuit design, Killian has led multi-disciplinary research efforts on national defense and public safety systems. He is deeply committed to public service, civic engagement, and building equitable and inclusive communities. As someone working at the intersection of technology and society, Killian brings a systems-thinking approach to human rights issues-valuing both empirical analysis and ethical responsibility. He is currently preparing to pursue graduate-level public policy or law studies, with a long-term goal of serving in elected office.

 

A resident of Council District 6, Mr. Killian K. McDonald will replace Ms. Anami Dass and serve as an At Large representative on the Board; their first term will expire December 31, 2028.

 

 

 

The remaining members are:

 

Representing

Name

Term

1.

At Large

Mr. Larry P. Hinojos

12/31/2025

2.

At Large

Mrs. Kimberly D. Andujo

12/31/2025

3.

At Large

Mrs. Leticia Galvez Trujillo

12/31/2026

4.

At Large

Ms. Anami Dass

12/31/2025

5.

At Large

Mr. Sean Champagne

12/31/2025

6.

At Large

Ms. Kate Boulton

12/31/2026

7.

At Large

Mr. Mark Lamb

12/31/2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Human Rights Board

Appointment of Mr. Killian K. McDonald.

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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer                                                                                                                                   Date