TRIO Staff

		Magda Martinez-Baca Director (Main/Montoya Campus) Magda Martinez-Baca, Director of TRIO Student Support Services, has been an advocate for educational opportunity throughout her career. Prior to her work with TRIO, she worked in New Mexico and Texas with educational grant programs. She is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and received her bachelor's degree in Psychology. She is also a graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville and received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology. Email Magda at martinezm@cnm.edu or call (505) 224-4000 ext. 51166.
		Willie Smoker TRIO Achievement Coach (Main Campus) Willie Smoker is a first-generation college graduate and CNM Alumni with a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology and Training and a Masters in Educational Leadership. He has served underrepresented and diverse populations of students for more than a decade. Bringing several years of experience as an academic coach, he hopes he can continue serving students to their goals. Email Willie at wsmoker@cnm.edu or call (505) 224-4000 ext. 51543.
		Chuck Bazner TRIO Administrative Coordinator (Main Campus) Chuck Bazner has been an instructor for 13 years at the college level and a K-12 teacher for three years. He has experience teaching a large variety of classes and tutoring for multiple subjects. He was also a corporate trainer for 25 years. Chuck is looking forward to helping you understand the subjects you wish to master in order to achieve your dreams! Chuck was also a TRIO Tutor before becoming the Admin for Main Campus. Email Chuck at cbazner@cnm.edu or call (505)224-4000 ext. 53474.
		Jimi Sanchez TRIO Achievement Coach (Montoya Campus) Jimi Sanchez is a native New Mexican and TRIO alumnus. He came back to school as a 45-year-old freshman and has received his Master of Science in the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences. Jimi is also a McNair Scholar. He is well versed in the culture of adult education. Email Jimi at jsanchez273@cnm.edu or call (505) 224-4000 ext. 52947.
		Amber Lucero TRIO Administrative Coordinator (Montoya Campus) Amber is a native New Mexican, as well as a CNM and TRIO alumni and has worked in higher education at UNM and CNM. She is currently working on her Accounting degree at Eastern New Mexico University. Amber has been civically engaged in the community, volunteering with TaxHelp NM for 13 years and being a team mom for a youth wrestling program. She volunteers with CNM's SkillsUSA as a Head Judge for the Extemporaneous and Prepared Speech competitions for many years. Email Amber at alucero172@cnm.edu or call (505) 224-4000 ext. 54593.
		Siobhan May TRIO Biology/A&P/Microbiology/Health/Math Tutor (Main Campus) Siobhan is a self-described school addict. She earned her BA in 2011 with a double major in History and German. Siobhan spent several years working in special needs schools before returning to college intent on becoming a medical professional. In addition to working for TRIO as a tutor, Siobhan works as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In her free time, she practices martial arts, Middle Eastern Dance, and drawing. Email Siobhan at smay3@cnm.edu.
		Jaime Denison TRIO Math Tutor (Montoya Campus) Jaime Denison is a tutor in mathematics and was a TRIO student at the University of the Pacific. Studying philosophy, he received a bachelor’s degree from the University of the Pacific, a master’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and a PhD from the University of New Mexico. He has several years of experience teaching his own courses in writing and philosophy at the college level, as well as a few years of tutoring mathematics, physics, and logic. Email Jaime at jdenison1@cnm.edu.
		Cristel Tellez-Fuentes TRIO Biology/Chemistry Tutor (Montoya Campus) Cristel is currently working on her Fine Arts and Biology Associates at CNM, and she is excited to work with TRIO SSS and help students succeed in their educational goals. Her goal is to someday work with a conservation program that helps aquatic animals. Email Cristel at ctellezfuentes@cnm.edu.