INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 10, 2021
TO: Cynthia D. Borrego, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT: title
Mayor's appointment of Ms. Marissa Naranjo 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. Marissa Naranjo October 1, 2024 Albuquerque, NM 87104 |
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Marissa Naranjo's tribal affiliation is with Santa Clara Pueblo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, and Cochiti Pueblo. She graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Native American Studies from the University of New Mexico and is a current student at the UNM School of Law pursuing a JD in Natural Resource and Environmental Law with a certificate in Indian Law. She brings several years of experience and expertise working directly with Pueblo Nations, their administrations, governance, and leadership on a host of natural and cultural resource policy issues at the local, state, regional, and federal levels. Most recently, she served as the Policy Coordinator for the All Pueblo Council of Governors where she managed development and advocacy for the Council's collective priority areas of Natural Resource and Historic Preservation, State and Federal Legislation, and Youth Leadership Development. She now works with High Watermark LLC supporting Pueblo environmental projects including, but not limited to Water Management and Restoration, Renewable Energy Development, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, and Environmental Emergency Management. A resident of District 2, Ms. Naranjo will serve as the Environment Representative on the Board and her first term will expire October 1, 2024. |
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The remaining members are:
Representing Name Term
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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 N/A 7. Santa Ana Pueblo Vacant 8. Laguna Pueblo Ms. Thelma Antonio N/A 9. To’hajiilee Chapter Ms. Jaqueline Platero N/A 10. All Pueblo Council of Governors Vacant 11. Culture Representative Mr. Lorenzo R. Jim 10/1/2023 12. Education Representative Vacant 13. Health Representative Ms. Rebecca Riley 10/01/2022 14. Workforce/Employment Representative Ms. Kim Benally 10/01/2023 15 16. .Government Representative Environmental Representative Ms. Brittany Schulman Vacant 10/01/2022 |
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Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
Appointment of Ms. Marissa Naranjo
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Sarita Nair, Chief Administrative Officer Date