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 |
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Academic Technician Assistant |
(505) 224-3040 CNM Main Campus |
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| Dr. Austin Megli - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Business Instructor |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54637 CNM Main Campus |
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Becki Jones |
Community Health Worker |
Native Community Health Network |
| Benjamin Tobias | Manger of Student Basic Needs |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 55008 |
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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 |
| Dorothea "Dee" Bluehorse – Navajo | Veteran Program Specialist |
Video: Meet Dee (505) 224-4000 ext. 51292 CNM Main Campus |
| Dr. Elizabeth Oliphant | Instructor, School of Liberal Arts | (505) 224-4000 ext. 54895 CNM Main Campus |
| Eric Shurley - Navajo | Assessment Technician |
(505) 224-3243 |
| Jackie Walker - Cochiti Pueblo | New Student Orientation Manager |
Video: Meet Jackie (505) 224-4000 ext. 52003 CNM Main Campus |
| Jamilee Gerzon | English Instructor |
Video: Meet Jamilee (505) 224-4000 ext. 53038 CNM Main Campus |
| Jaron Louis-Kie - Laguna Pueblo | Talent Acquisition Specialist |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 55070 |
| Jennifer Castro Garcia | Transfer Content Specialist |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54840 |
| Larrison Nelson - Navajo | Academic Technician Assistant |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53244 CNM Main Campus |
| Leroy Saiz | American and Native American Studies Instructor | (505) 224-4000 ext. 54255 CNM Main Campus |
| Marshall Quam | Advancement Coordinator, CNM Foundation | (505) 224-4000 ext. 55277 CNM Main Campus |
| Mary Hubbell-Ansera | Student Workforce Success |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54942 |
| Dr. Monika Whitmore - Pueblo of Laguna | Director of Residency Initiatives | (505) 224-4000 ext. 55288 CNM Main Campus |
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Dr. Natalie Martinez - Laguna Pueblo |
Instructor, School of Education |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 50735 |
| Patrick Gomez | Advisor |
Video: Meet Patrick |
| Roanna Shebala - Navajo Nation | Achievement Coach |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 55152 |
| Rochelle Yazzie - Navajo | Advisor |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53300 |
| Teresa Billy - Navajo | Academic Advisor |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 52626 |
| Willie Smoker - Yurok | Academic Advisor |
(505) 224-4000 ext. 51543 |