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Native American Advisory Council

The Native American Advisory Council (NAAC) provides resources, Tribal Liaison services, and information on upcoming events.

About the Native American Advisory Council

New Mexico’s rich Native American heritage is evident inthe 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 ҹӰԺ'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 ҹӰԺ’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 ҹӰԺ and in the local community through: advisement; academic planning; career exploration; referrals to resources that support student goals and needs;referrals totribal funding,private scholarships, and otherscholarships;and support of Native American focused events.

Contact a NAAC Team Member

Select the name of a NAAC team memberto begin an email and learn about Native American student support services, resources, or advisement.

Name and Email Link Role Additional Information

Alexis Torres

Academic Technician Assistant

(505) 224-3040
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Dr. Austin Megli -Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Business Instructor
(505) 224-4000 ext. 54637
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Becki Jones

Community Health Worker

Native Community Health Network
Benjamin Tobias Manger of Student Basic Needs

(505) 224-4000 ext. 55008
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Brian Hudson - Cherokee

English and Native American Studies Instructor (505) 224-4000ext. 53402
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Christopher “Chris” Kerns - Santa Ana Pueblo Math Instructor (505) 224-4000 ext. 50159
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Devonna James - Navajo Senior Program Manager, ҹӰԺ Ingenuity
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53637
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Dorothea "Dee" Bluehorse – Navajo Veteran Program Specialist

(505) 224-4000
ext. 51292
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Dr. Elizabeth Oliphant Instructor, School of Liberal Arts (505) 224-4000 ext. 54895
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Eric Shurley - Navajo Assessment Technician

(505) 224-3243
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Jackie Walker - Cochiti Pueblo New Student Orientation Manager

(505) 224-4000ext. 52003
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Jamilee Gerzon English Instructor

(505) 224-4000ext. 53038
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Jaron Louis-Kie - Laguna Pueblo Talent Acquisition Specialist

(505) 224-4000 ext. 55070
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Jennifer Castro Garcia Transfer Content Specialist

(505) 224-4000 ext. 54840
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Larrison Nelson- Navajo Academic Technician Assistant
(505) 224-4000 ext. 53244
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Leroy Saiz American and Native American Studies Instructor (505) 224-4000 ext. 54255
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Marshall Quam Advancement Coordinator, ҹӰԺ Foundation (505) 224-4000 ext. 55277
ҹӰԺ Main Campus
Mary Hubbell-Ansera Student Workforce Success

(505) 224-4000 ext. 54942
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Dr. Monika Whitmore - Pueblo of Laguna Director of Residency Initiatives (505) 224-4000 ext. 55288
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Dr. Natalie Martinez- Laguna Pueblo

Instructor, School of Education

(505) 224-4000 ext. 50735
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Patrick Gomez Advisor


(505) 224-4000ext. 5056
ҹӰԺ South Valley Campus

Roanna Shebala- Navajo Nation Achievement Coach

(505) 224-4000 ext. 55152
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Rochelle Yazzie - Navajo Advisor

(505) 224-4000ext. 53300
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Teresa Billy - Navajo Academic Advisor

(505) 224-4000 ext. 52626
ҹӰԺ Main Campus

Willie Smoker - Yurok Academic Advisor

(505) 224-4000 ext. 51543
ҹӰԺ Main Campus