Native American Advisory Council
About the Native American Advisory Council
New Mexico’s rich Native American heritage is evident in the 20 Pueblos and the Apache and Navajo Nations located around the state and in other tribes represented in the Albuquerque area. The Native American Advisory Council (NAAC) is comprised of advisors, an Outreach Specialist, and a Veterans Program Specialist with specialized knowledge for a special component of CNM's student body.
Tribal Liaisons Services
Team members, also known as Tribal Liaisons, strive to foster a friendly environment that encourages success and meets the academic needs of CNM’s Native American student population.
With this goal in mind, Tribal Liaisons support students in making the best use of the many resources and opportunities at CNM and in the local community through: advisement; academic planning; career exploration; referrals to resources that support student goals and needs; referrals to tribal funding, private scholarships, and other scholarships; and support of Native American focused events.
Contact a NAAC Team Member
Select the name of a NAAC team member to begin an email and learn about Native American student support services, resources, or advisement.
Name and Email Link | Role | Additional Information |
Academic Technician Assistant |
(505) 224-3040 CNM Main Campus |
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Brian Hudson - Cherokee |
English and Native American Studies Instructor | (505) 224-4000 ext. 53402 CNM Main Campus |
Christopher “Chris” Kerns - Santa Ana Pueblo | Math Instructor | (505) 224-4000 ext. 50159 CNM Main Campus |
Devonna James - Navajo | Senior Program Manager, CNM Ingenuity |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53637 CNM Main Campus |
Dr. Austin Megli - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Business Instructor |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54637 CNM Main Campus |
Dorothea "Dee" Bluehorse – Navajo | Veteran Program Specialist |
Video: Meet Dee (505) 224-4000 ext. 51292 CNM Main Campus |
Jamilee Gerzon | English Instructor |
Video: Meet Jamilee (505) 224-4000 ext. 53038 CNM Main Campus |
Jackie Walker - Cochiti Pueblo | New Student Orientation Manager |
Video: Meet Jackie (505) 224-4000 ext. 52003 CNM Main Campus |
Larrison Nelson - Navajo | Academic Technician Assistant |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53244 CNM Main Campus |
Laura Toledo | Navigator |
Video: Meet Laura (505) 224-4000 ext. 53499 CNM Main Campus |
Mary Silentwalker | Student Workforce Success |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54942 |
Natalie Martinez | CHSS |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 50735 |
Patrick Gomez | Advisor |
Video: Meet Patrick |
Rochelle Yazzie - Navajo | Advisor |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53300 |
Stacey Cooley | Director of Career and Job Placement Services |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53156 |
Eric Shurley - Navajo | Assessment Technician |
(505) 224-3243 |
Jaron Louis-Kie - Laguna Pueblo | Talent Acquisition Specialist |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 55070 |
Benjamin Tobias | Manger of Student Basic Needs |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 55008 |
Roanna Shebala - Navajo Nation | Achievement Coach |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 55152 |
Jennifer Castro Garcia | Transfer Content Specialist |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54840 |