Interested in Joining the New Mexico Council's Board of Directors?
The New Mexico Humanities Council accepts nominations for the Board of Directors year-round. The Board is made up of members who share a strong interest in the humanities and a commitment to enhancing the cultural and civic life of the state. We seek leaders with strong knowledge of the cultural nonprofit sector in New Mexico and a commitment to our mission who represent diverse educational backgrounds, geographical, racial, ethnic, occupational, and generational constituencies. At this time we are particularly seeking board members with skills in human resources, finance and fundraising.
The board sets policy, determines NMHC’s goals and objectives both
operational and programmatic, evaluates grant applications, and fundraises. Each board
member serves a three-year, renewable term. To ensure continuity, terms are staggered so a portion of its
members are replaced each year. All service is voluntary but compensation will be given for travel and lodging associated with NMHC board meetings.
Interested candidates must:
- Have an understanding of and passion for the public humanities
- Commit to serve a 3-year term
- Board members should attend meetings regularly
- Board members should contribute financially
- Approve
grant awards and serve on committees as appointed
- Attend NMHC-funded programs
- Contribute to
program development, review and approve NMHC policy and procedures
If you are interested in nominating yourself and/or someone else please send a resume no longer than 3 pages in addition to a letter of interest expressing reasons why you would like to serve on the New Mexico Humanities Council Board. Please send resume and letter to our physical address made to the "Attn" of the Executive Director, Brandon Johnson.
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Board Chair
Arif Khan
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2018-12/2023)
Board Vice Chair
Miriam Langer
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2020 – 12/2025)
Board Secretary
Maresa Thompson
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2022 – 12/2024)
Board Treasurer
Elva Osterreich
Las Cruces, NM
(1/2020 – 12/2025)
BOARD MEMBERS
Carmen Nocentelli ✪
Albuquerque, NM
(4/2020 - 12/2025)
Jeff Pappas ✪
Santa Fe, NM
(4/2020 – 12/2025)
Deirdre Ewing
Roswell, NM
(1/2022 - 12/2024)
Elizabeth Holmes
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2020 – 12/2025)
Ethan Ortega
Santa Fe, NM
(1/2022 - 12/2024)
Fabian E. Sisneros
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2022 - 12/2024)
Glenn Fetzer, PhD.
Las Cruces, NM
(1/2019 – 12/2024)
Germaine Mitchell
Santa Fe, NM
(1/2018-12/2023)
JoAnn Melchor
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
(1/2020 – 12/2025)
Jonatha Kottler
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2022 - 12/2024)
Sharon Niederman
Raton, NM
(1/2022 - 12/2025)
Sommer Smith
Albuquerque, NM
(1/2022 - 12/2024)
Myrriah Gómez
Los Lunas, NM
1/2023-12/2025
David Geary, PhD.
Tijeras, NM
1/2023-12/2025
✪ - Gubernatorial appointees
