INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM October 12, 2020
TO: Pat Davis, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Mayor's Appointment of Ms. Kim Benally 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.
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APPOINTEE NAME TERM Ms. Kim Benally October 1, 2023 5443 Sixth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 |
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Kim Benally is the Director of Programs and Development at the National Indian Youth Council based in Albuquerque, NM. In this capacity, Kim oversees the training and employment services for American Indians/Alaska Natives and develops organizational capacity to increase services for New Mexico's urban Native community. Kim has over 15 years of experience working with tribal governments, native non-profits, and higher education institutions. Ms. Benally holds a Masters of Public Administration with a Tribal Governance concentration from The Evergreen State College and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Native American Leadership in Education from the University of New Mexico. Kim is a citizen of the Navajo Nation originally from Hogback, NM, but has been living in Albuquerque, NM for 6 years. A resident of District 2, Ms. Benally will serve as the Workforce/Employment Representative on the Board and her first term will expire October 1, 2023. |
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The remaining members are:
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1. At Large Dr. Lloyd Lee 10/01/2022 2. At Large Dr. Maggie George 10/01/2022 3. At Large Mr. Kyle Tapaha 10/01/2022 4. At Large Ms. Kim Gleason 10/01/2022 5. Sandia Pueblo Vacant 6. Isleta Pueblo Mr. Denis Zuni 7. Santa Ana Pueblo Vacant 8. Laguna Pueblo Ms. Thelma Antonio 9. To’hajiilee Chapter Ms. Jaqueline Platero 10. All Pueblo Council of Governors Ms. Alicia Ortega 11. Culture Representative Vacant 12. Education Representative Vacant 13. Health Representative Ms. Rebecca Riley 10/01/2022 14. Workforce/Employment Representative Vacant 15. Government Representative Ms. Brittany Schulman 10/01/2022 |
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Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
Appointment of Ms. Kim Benally
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Sarita Nair, Chief Administrative Officer Date