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| Nancy Ramirez | Financial Services Representative | Business Office | (575) 538-6151 | Nancy.Ramirez@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 153 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merritt Reed | Office Manager | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6442 | (575) 574 2798 | Merritt.Reed@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 131 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sean Rees | User Support Director | Information Technology | (575) 538-6438 | Sean.Rees@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 103 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debra Reyes | Director of Financial Aid | Financial Aid | (575) 538-6172 | Debra.Reyes@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello everyone! My name is Debra Reyes I am a WNMU alumna. I graduated from the university with a bachelor in mathematics and a minor in business. I have been working with the university for about 30 years. Ranging from a work study to now your director of Financial aid! Growing up in the WNMU community has been an astonishing journey and privilege to change the lives of young adults! Outside of my career I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the outdoors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socorro Rico | Senior Program Manager | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | (575) 538-6972 | socorro.rico@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 123 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Socorro has been in higher education for 30+ years. She enjoys hiking, watching movies, and spending time with her family & friends. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rachael Richter | Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (937) 759-7075 | Rachael.Richter@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| My teaching and scholarship interests include online social work education, policy advocacy and social justice, human trafficking, LGBTQIA+ rights, social work leadership, and curriculum assessment. My primary practice experience is in medical and health social work within a variety of settings including adult and children’s hospitals, community organizations, private practice and home health. While involved in direct social work practice, I held several supervisory positions. In my local community (Dayton, Ohio where I currently reside) I have been involved with anti-human trafficking advocacy as a member of Abolition Ohio and policy advocacy as a member of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kelley Riddle | Vice President of Business and Finance | Business Affairs | (575) 538-6513 | Kelley.Riddle@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 140 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grecia Rivas | Creative Manager | Marketing & Communications | (575) 538-6373 | rivasg2@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 306 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tanya Rivers | Professor of Developmental Mathematics, FAR | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6784 | riverst@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 212 |
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| Tanya Rivers is a dedicated educator and scholar in the field of developmental math, with a passion for empowering students to excel in their educational endeavors. With a diverse academic background, she holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and a degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University. Throughout her career, Tanya has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, mentorship, and service, serving on the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) Math and Science Advisory Council and earning recognition through awards in both math and STEM education. Her innovative and empowering approaches to instruction and unwavering support for students with diverse backgrounds have garnered acclaim from colleagues and students alike. As a professor, Tanya embraces a growth mindset to foster an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and capable of achieving their academic goals. Her dedication to student success extends beyond the classroom, as she actively engages in student support programming and community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting mathematical literacy and empowerment throughout the community. Tanya Rivers embodies the spirit of excellence in education, continually striving to inspire all students to embrace their inner mathematician. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manuel Rodriguez | Director | WNMU Deming - Online and Distance Education | 4104 | (575) 546-6556 | Manuel.Rodriguez@wnmu.edu | WNMU Deming 108 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connie Rooks | Accreditation Liaison Officer / Online CJUS Advisor | Online & Distance Education | (575) 538-6404 | Connie.Rooks@wnmu.edu | Miller Library / Kennedy-Puentes | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mario Sanchez | Assistant Vice President of Marketing & Communications | Marketing & Communications | (575) 538-6336 | mario.sanchez@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 300 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Takahiro Sato | Associate Professor, Kinesiology | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6442 | takahiro.sato@wnmu.edu |
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| My scholarly interests include integration of mental skills training for optimization for motor skill learning and performance and adherence to physical activity across lifespan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David J. Scarborough | Associate Professor of Management | School of Business | (575) 538-6311 | (605) 645-7739 | david.scarborough@wnmu.edu | Light Hall 104 |
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| David Scarborough joined the faculty of Western New Mexico University in 2016. Prior to joining WNMU, Dr. Scarborough served as Professor of Human Resource Management at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Prior to becoming an academic in 2006, his private sector career included a wide variety of HR, consulting and leadership positions with major employers including Kronos, Inc., American Airlines, General Dynamics and Bell Helicopter-Textron. He is the author of Neural Networks in Organizational Research (APA Books, 2006) . As Chief Scientist of Kronos Talent Management Division, David and his team launched the first commercial application of machine learning-based algorithms for employee selection decision support in 2001 and was awarded seven national and five international patents for this technology. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phillip Schoenberg | Associate Professor of English Composition and Philosophy | Humanities | (575) 538-6347 | (831) 682-5605 | Phillip.Schoenberg@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 214 |
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| Father of two snugly children, husband to one lovely wife, master of a sweet Airedale, king of (an imaginary) castle, builder of tree houses, fly fisherman, philosopher. I've taught at WNMU since 2017, and it's a real joy to teach philosophy in such a beautiful part of our country. Originally from the rural central coast of California, I've lived in New Mexico since 2007. I studied philosophy as an undergraduate, and was hooked form the beginning. I completed a BA and an MA from San Jose State University in California, and finished the PhD in 2016 at the University of New Mexico with a dissertation on the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor. My current research tends to be focused more and more on Environmental Ethics and the Ethics of Sustainability. When I'm not teaching, reading, or thinking about philosophy, you will likely find me spending time with my wife and two young children, fishing, or camping (or all of this at the same time!). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| George Scott | Custodian | Physical Plant | (575) 538-6470 | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Senter | Associate Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6186 | (575) 519-8100 | eric.senter@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 234 |
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| Professor Senter has spent time working with several different populations during his career. He began working with home-based services with families and children, locating proper resources for families in need. He later worked with homeless populations, assisting them to gain sustainable places to live and locate possible job opportunities. Later, he worked with at-risk-youth who entered the juvenile justice system. He assisted them in their pursuit to successfully complete their terms of probation and re-enter the public school system. Before coming to WNMU he worked with Veterans experiencing PTSD who he assisted through Equine Therapy. He is currently teaching associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree coursework. He has focused on creating coursework designed to teach students how to support military veterans. During his time at WNMU, he was the director of research for Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for veterans. Through this research he designed a graduate level clinical course where students would learn various forms of therapy for military veterans and their families, leading to the creation of the SWK Military Graduate Certificate. Professor Senter is currently working on redesigning the Human Services Program and always exploring possibilities of creating undergraduate and graduate level electives. Professor Senter has spent several years being an active part of the Social Work Student Association, National Association of Social Workers, Phi Alpha Honors Society, and volunteering for many community organizations such as Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Servies, Ambercare Hospice Services, and WNMU’s Dual Enrollment Program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joseph Shepard | University President | President's Office | (575) 538-6238 | Joseph.Shepard@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 125 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sylvia T. Sierra | Veterans Affairs Manager/SCO | Veterans Affairs | (575) 538-6871 | Sylvia.sierra@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 139B | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hi Everyone! My name is Sylvia Sierra. I have lived in Grant County all my life. I received an Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design in Spring 2012 and a Bachelor of Academic Studies in General Studies degree in Spring 2004 both at WNMU. I worked as a student worker for about 3yrs while I was completing my Baccalaureate degree, then in Summer of 2011 I got hired in the Registrar Office as a Degree Audit Specialist. I worked there for 12yrs and now I am the Veterans Affairs Manager here at WNMU. I have had the privilege to see how students have grown and have moved forward and continued in their higher education and/or careers. Now in this new position it gives me an opportunity in helping our Veterans, their spouse and dependents succeed and to be able to contribute to their success and this gives me much joy. I enjoy gardening, being outdoors and spending time with my family and friends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karen Silvas | Data Tech Specialist | Adult Education Services | (575) 538-5122 | Karen.Silvas@wnmu.edu | Watts Hall 204 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Julie Simmons | Lab Site Program Administrator | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6807 | julie.simmons@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall 112 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bryan Smith | Director, Academic Computing | Academic Computing | (575) 538-6700 | smithb13@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chelsea Smith | Compliance Coordinator | Athletics | (575) 538-6543 | Chelsea.Smith@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Smith | Professor of Mathematics Education | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6255 | scott.smith@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 214 |
| Mathematics Education |
| Dr. Scott Smith is a professor of mathematics education who has dedicated his career to preparing future generations of teachers. He teaches various mathematics courses to preservice teachers. Dr. Smith's expertise extends beyond the classroom, as he supervises the practicum experiences of preservice teachers in the secondary education and mathematics double major, guiding them through real-world teaching scenarios. His scholarly interests are related to the sociocultural aspects of learning and education, including how social interactions, classroom expectations, and cultural norms shape educational experiences for students and teachers alike. Dr. Smith’s professional memberships include the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keith Sohler | Adjunct Professor | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6636 | sohlerk@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 206 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kathy Sorells | Program Manager | Community and Workforce Development | (575) 538-6290 | kathy.sorells@wnmu.edu | Cisco Lab/Juan Chacon Parking Lot | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Stahlhut | Technical Support Analyst | Media Technologies Services & Theater Productions | (575) 538-6071 | Jason.Stahlhut@wnmu.edu | Miller Library 144 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandra Stanley | Administrative Assistant to Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | (575) 538-6318 | (575) 590 4506 | Sandra.Stanley@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 128 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heather Steinmann | Professor of English and Writing | Humanities | (575) 538-6289 | heather.steinmann@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 213 |
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| Dr. Steinmann’s research is in writing pedagogy, processes, and applications; her scholarship and publications include poetry and prose, pedagogy in online and in-person education, international collaborative writing projects, writing and mindfulness, literary theory, media and film studies, rhetoric and communication, and comparative history. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amanda Stern | Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs | Business Office | (575) 538-6190 | Amanda.Stern@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 150 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Swackhamer | Assistant Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6351 | david.swackhamer@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 136 |
| Psychology |
| My current research is directed toward a phenomenon known as “Stereotype Threat” in which an individual’s performance suffers when made cognizant of potential negative stereotypes. I intend to complete my dissertation on this topic. As an undergraduate and, later, as a graduate student, I focused on the impulse-control disorder known as “Trichotillomania” in which individuals have a compulsive desire to pull out their own hair from a single or variety of bodily locations. My academic interests center on psychology. In specific, social psychology (especially, conformity, obedience, and bystander apathy) as well as psychopathology (particularly, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders) intrigue me. Outside of psychology, my academic interests encompass meteorology, geography, history, and world/national politics. Apart from school, I enjoy hiking, mountain cycling, fishing, and camping. I also love working with various aspects associated with computers – hardware, software, and programming. Also, I regularly read news from a variety of sources (local, national, and international) in an effort to stay informed with occurrences that impact us all. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Temple | Technical Support Analyst | WNMU Deming - Online and Distance Education | (575) 538-4103 | (575) 546-6556 | templem@wnmu.edu | WNMU Deming 150 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Turk | Testing Coordinator | Information Technology | (575) 538-6134 | Daniel.Turk@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 112 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jessica Torres | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6344 | jessica.torres@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| George Turner | Scholarship and Fund Account Manager | WNMU Foundation | (575) 538-6691 | George.Turner@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall 102 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miguel A. Vicens Feliberty | Associate Dean | School of Business | (575) 538-6403 | (575) 571-7176 | miguel.vicens@wnmu.edu | Light Hall 218-219 |
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| Dr. Miguel A. Vicéns-Feliberty is a Professor of Finance, and Accreditation Champion for the School of Business at Western New Mexico University in Silver City New Mexico. Dr. Vicéns holds a Doctorate in Economic Development (D.E.D) from New Mexico State University, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Over the last ten years, Dr. Vicéns has published and internationally presented over 20 research papers. His research includes chapters in four books, several contributions to his professional discipline, professional practice and learning and pedagogy in several business areas. Among the mentioned intellectual contributions, Dr. Vicéns has created several feasibility studies, economic impact analyses and business plans. Dr. Vicéns is an expert in International Trade and Regional Economic Development. While living in Puerto Rico, he spent 13 years in the Foreign Trade Zone #163, as Assistant Director of this Economic Development Corporation. Dr. Vicens earned his MBA in Finance with his thesis, identifying the industries that would create the most value added in the southern region of Puerto Rico. In 2009, Dr. Vicens moved to Las Cruces, where he graduated from his D.E.D and acquired firsthand experience of how to develop economic impact analyses, feasibility studies and other economic development instruments. Additionally, he worked as a consultant for the Village of Hatch with the Spaceport America Consultants group during his time in Las Cruces. In 2013, the employment with the School of Business, relocated him to Silver City New Mexico. In 2014 Dr. Vicens Directed the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) Program, doubling its size in two years, and moving its delivery from purely face to face, to online. The M.B.A remains one of the leading programs at WNMU with five specializations and national recognition for its quality and affordability. Dr. Vicens has spent most of his academic career leading the School of Business as Associate Dean, developing and implementing program assessment, academic research, community collaborations, and strategic growth plans. As Associate Dean, Dr. Vicens achieved the re-accreditation of the School of Business, achieved over 90% of the strategic plan goals, increased overall enrollment in business, increased the number of academic offerings, and developed several flagship programs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Susan Villines | Early Childhood Program Coordinator | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6307 | Susan.Villines@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patricia West-Okiri | AVPAA / Dean of CPS / Director of Graduate Division | Academic Affairs | (575) 538-6671 | Patricia.West@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 128 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kathleen Whiteman | Professor, Director | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6253 | whitemank@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 122 |
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| Dr. Whiteman settled in New Mexico more than 30 years ago and holds an undergraduate degree in fine arts and a doctorate degree in biology. She is the founding director of Western New Mexico University’s Outdoor Program and is broadly interested in the intersectionality of outdoor recreation, equity, biodiversity, climate change, and regenerative development. Kathy aims to foster community resiliency in part by cultivating next generation engagement in applied, inquiry-based and experiential opportunities that connect higher education programs to the state's diverse outdoor economies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bruce Wilson | Adjunct Assistant Professor, History | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6822 | Bruce.Wilson@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 206 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeremy James Wilson | Writer-in-Residence, CCHS | College of Education | (575) 538-6813 | wilsonj11@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 215 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Waldo Winborn | Patrolman | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | winbornw@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Officer Winborn graduated from the New Mexico State Police Academy in 1984. He was promoted to Sergeant with the New Mexico State Police in 1999. He retired from the New Mexico State Police as a Senior Sergeant of District 12 in 2005 and was the sub-district Commander of Silver City. Officer Winborn was Lieutenant for the Hurley Police Department from 2005-2008. He was DWI field coordinator from 2008-2009. He was hired with Western New Mexico University Police Department in 2010. Officer Winborn was the southwest New Mexico hazardous material incident coordinator, attended and graduated from the National Fire Academy at New Mexico Tech for hazardous material in 1992 and 1994. He has attended hazardous material critical incident command school, homeland security combating terrorism, critical incident command, and active shooter training. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Krista Wood | Professor | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6970 | (575) 313-9929 | krista.wood@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 133 |
| Nursing |
| Krista Wood, MSN, RN, is an Associate Professor of Nursing for Western New Mexico University. She has been in nursing practice since 2003, and a professor for the WNMU School of Nursing since 2012. Krista graduated from the University of Arizona with her MSN in 2017, and from the University of New Mexico In Albuquerque with her BSN in 2003. She started her career in NICU, pediatrics, and outpatient family practice, but she has also worked in medical surgical nursing as well as the emergency room. Along with her full-time teaching responsibilities, Krista currently practices as an aesthetic nurse. Krista is the lead faculty advisor for WNMU’s chapter of the Student Nurses Association. She facilitates the organization of the WNMU White Coat Ceremony, and WNMU School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony each year. Krista represents the WNMU School of Nursing as the BSN Co-Chair for the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium Leadership Council. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Randy Woodard | Senior LMS Admin | Online & Distance Education | (575) 538-6648 | rwoodard@wnmu.edu | CETAL | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erin Wood | Associate Professor | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6971 | erin.wood@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 134 |
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| I graduated with my MSN from Western New Mexico University in 2022, and from New Mexico State University with my BSN in 2008. I have been an Assistant Professor at WNMU School of Nursing since 2019. I was adjunct with WNMU School of Nursing from 2015-2019. Prior to these positions I spent 7 years working as an RN in the OR, Medsurg, and pediatric units. I have worked in Las Cruces, NM, Lubbock, TX and Mesa, AZ. I am a member of the NMNEC curriculum committee, and a faculty advisor for the student nurses association. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margarita Wulftange | Professor of Education | Teacher Education Program | (575) 538-6551 | (575) 590-7087 | Margarita.Wulftange@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 212C |
| EDUC | BA, Spanish, UC San Diego. BCLAD, Spanish, California State University, Sacramento, Multilingual/Multicultural Teacher Education Center. MA, Cultural Perspectives of Education, UC Santa Barbara. PhD, Language, Culture and Literacy, UC Santa Barbara. | Research and academic interests: Language Learning and Acquisition; Culturally Responsive Teacher Preparation; Pragmatics and Social Emotional Learning and Teaching; Accountability in Assessment and Teacher Preparation. Hobbies and interests include: Travel, Learning languages, American Association of University Women, STEM training for young women K-12 and beyond. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandra Tager | Director of Cultural Affairs | Cultural Affairs | (575) 538-6183 | alexandra.tager@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holly Watts | Head Volleyball Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6225 | (575) 538 6225 | holly.watts@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hobie Vannoy | Assistant Volleyball Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6225 | hobie.vannoy@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 151 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maggie L. Veeder | Assistant Director/Operations Manager | WNMU Museum | (575) 538-6384 | Maggie.Veeder@wnmu.edu | Fleming Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lorenzo Saenz | Assistant Professor / Sim-Coordinator of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6973 | (210) 473-5564 | lorenzo.saenz@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 131 |
| Nursing and Natural Sciences |
| Former Army Combat Medic Lorenzo Saenz has over twenty years of experience in the areas of training and education. His involvement with simulation began in the Army in 2003, as one of the pioneers of medical evaluations and simulation assessments in a field environment. Upon leaving the Army in 2004 he has been employed by the AMEDD center and school, where he had purview for one third of all medics being trained in the Army at the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lorenzo has been employed by fortune 500 companies such as Bearing Point, and internationally by the Australian company Aspen medical where he was responsible for training members of the Australian Defense Force in tactical medical first response. Lorenzo is a 2018 graduate of the WNMU School of Nursing and intends to use his previous experience in simulation and training to produce the best nurses possible. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ricky Villalobos | Patrolman | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | Ricky.Villalobos@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Ricky Villalobos is a Graduate from Western New Mexico University Police Academy in 1993. He started his career in Gallup New Mexico where he was promoted to Narcotics Investigations. After serving four years he moved back to Silver City NM and continued his career for 21 years with the Silver City Police Department, retiring as Captain of Investigations. During his career with the Silver City Police Department Officer Villalobos held the ranks of Detective Sergeant, Lieutenant of Traffic and Patrol and Captain of Traffic and Patrol. Officer Villalobos has attended numerous hours in advanced training, some of which include Critical Incident Command, DEA Academy, Homicide Investigations and Internal Affairs. Officer Villalobos is also a graduate of the 235th FBI National Academy. Officer Villalobos is a certified New Mexico Department of Public Safety Police Instructor and instructs Firearms and Critical Incident Management. He serves as an adjunct instructor for the WNMU Police Academy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adele M. Springer | Institutional Research / Academic Assessment | Institutional Research | (575) 538-6744 | Springera@wnmu.edu | Miller Library 138 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adriane Torrez | Admissions Coordinator / Field Liaison | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6557 | Adriane.Torrez@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 226 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Admissions Coordinator for 5 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin Zamzow | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | Benjamin.Zamzow@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cynthia Simon | Assistant Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6322 | (541) 217-0047 | cynthia.simon@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 243 |
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| I have been a professional social worker for 29 years. My areas of interest/ expertise lie in the fields of behavioral health and clinical supervision. Throughout my career, I have practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings including urban and rural communities, schools, and institutions. I have practiced social work at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Currently, I am a member of NASW and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Silver Regional Sexual Assault Services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Swapp | Adjunct Assistant Professor Music | Expressive Arts | neil.swapp@wnmu.edu |
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| A native of New Mexico, Neil Swapp grew up in Luna and graduated from Reserve High School after which he received a Music Education Degree from New Mexico State University and a Master’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from the St. Louis Conservatory of Music. After the completion of his degree he returned to New Mexico to begin his teaching career. Neil spent 7 years as Director of Bands at Cibola High School in Albuquerque and 17 years as Director of Bands at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces followed by 4 years as the Chair of the Music Department at New Mexico School for the Arts. Under his leadership, his ensembles have been recognized throughout the state and nation for their superior performance level by winning numerous competitions and festivals including an unprecedented 7 State Marching Championships. During his tenure, the Mayfield High School Band was a regular finalist at Bands of America Regionals. His Ensembles have also participation in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade as well as international performances in England and China. In addition to teaching at Western New Mexico University, Neil also serves as the Executive Director for the New Mexico Music Educators Association. He is also a regular guest clinician and conductor throughout the state. He also serves on numerous state councils and committees including the New Mexico Music Commission, New Mexico Advisory Council on Arts Education, New Mexico Activities Association Activities Council, and the NMMEA Music Education Task Force. Neil also judges music competitions throughout the Southwest. Neil is also co-founder of the Southwest Music Academy, an organization located in Las Cruces that offers out of school supplemental music instruction to elementary, middle school and high school students. He continues to serve on the board as President. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jorge Romero-Habeych | Assistant Professor of Economics | School of Business | (575) 538-6326 | jorge.romero-habeych@wnmu.edu | Light Hall 107 |
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| Jorge Romero-Habeych is an assistant professor of economics at Western New Mexico University's School of Business. His current course offerings include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Money and Banking, Introduction to Business, Personal Finance and Introduction to Entrepreneurship. In the past, he has also taught Business Math, Remedial Math, and Pre-Algebra. His research interests involve applied economics in the areas of land management, water, fisheries, energy, wildlife issues, and agriculture. He has experience in leadership, data analysis, critical thinking, and economics modeling. He has working knowledge in coding packages such as R, MATLAB, SAS, and Python. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dakota Spillers | Assistant Athletic Director / Communications | Athletics | (575) 538-6214 | dakota.spillers@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 131 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sean Souders | User Analyst II | Information Technology | (575) 538-6569 | soudersp@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 102 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marisela Rodriguez | Financial Aid Counselor: Students with last names S-Z | Financial Aid | (575) 538-6129 | Marisela.Rodriguez@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello! My name is Marisela Rodriguez. I was born and raised in Silver City, NM. Finding my place here at the financial aid office at WNMU has been an extraordinary experience. Being able to help a student and make a positive impact on their lives is incomparable. I have experienced many different things and different places but one thing I know is that I am blessed to call WNMU home. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Philip Vigil | Head Footall Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6544 | Philip.Vigil@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 126 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Ray | Custodian | Physical Plant | (575) 538-6470 | scott.ray@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Rowland | Production Technician II | Media Technologies Services & Theater Productions | jason.rowland@wnmu.edu | Fine Arts Center Theater 202 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stacie VanPatten | Degree Audit Specialist | Office of the Registrar | (575) 538-6107 | vanpattens@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 240 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chala Werber | Horticulture Coordinator | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6616 | cwerber@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sarah Schott | Assistant Professor, Mathematics | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6115 | sarah.schott@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 216 |
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| Sarah completed her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2016 and spent the next three years teaching various mathematics courses at a Catholic high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Following this, she took on the role of manager at a math tutoring center in Metairie, Louisiana, where she tutored a wide range of students, from six-year-olds to college undergraduates. She eventually made her way to the west side of the country, completing her graduate studies at Boise State University. Her master’s thesis focused on algebraic K-theory, with a particular emphasis on the K<sub>0 </sub> groups of certain rings. While Sarah's research is rooted in pure mathematics, she has a strong interest in enhancing mathematics education through virtual platforms. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sundar Tamang | Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics | Math and Computer Science | (205) 207-0423 | sundar.tamang@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 213 |
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| Shelby Turner | Assistant Athletic Director for Student Achievement | Athletics | (575) 538-6782 | Shelby.Turner@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 135 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tamafaiga (Junior) Tanuvasa | Defensive Coordinator | Athletics | (575) 538-6244 | ttanuvasa@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 159 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zully Villanueva-Gonzalez | Assistant Professor, Biology | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6297 | Zully.VillanuevaGonzalez@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 124 |
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| Bre Anne Springer | Venue and Event Management Coordinator | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6161 | BreAnne.Springer@wnmu.edu | 110 Rhoda Road | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuan Tran | Video Communications Technician | Video Communications | (575) 342-1988 | Tuan.Tran@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lianne Stern | Admissions Counselor | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6254 | Lianne.Stern@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello WNMU Community! My name is Lianne Stern and I joined the Admissions team at Western New Mexico University as a Department Assistant in February of 2022. My husband and I decided to leave the fast-paced life of California to join the quaint community in Silver City, NM. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from California State University in Health Education in May of 1991. I enjoy both the atmosphere and the people at Western New Mexico University so much that I decided to move into an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor position in October of 2022. I look forward to assisting the student population in the pursuit of their academic goals! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joseph Soares | Video Communication Technician | Video Communications | (575) 342-1988 | Joseph.Soares@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Danielle Romero | Director of WNMU Museum | WNMU Museum | (575) 538-6388 | danielle.romero@wnmu.edu | Fleming Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yvette Rackley | Benefits Manager | Human Resources | 575-538-6363 | yvette.rackley@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall-114 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tamara Rosenberg | SBDC Business Advisor | Small Business Development Center | (575) 538-4105 | (575) 546-6566 | Tamara.Rosenberg@wnmu.edu | WNMU Deming 161 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erika Ramos | Cultural Affairs Coordinator | Cultural Affairs | (575) 538-6273 | ramose1@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allyson Raines | Softball Assistant | Athletics | (575) 538-6148 | araines@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 153 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christina Riddle | Director of Family Counseling Center | Family Counseling Center | (575) 538-6811 | christina.riddle@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall 156 |
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| Christina Riddle is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of New Mexico. She has an Infant Mental Health endorsement and is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Christina is currently the program director at the WNMU Family Counseling Center which is embedded in an early care and education center. Christina has spent much of her career focused on supporting, connecting, and strengthening families with young children. Through positions in childcare settings, shelters, foster care agencies, early intervention, and home visitation, she has developed a deep respect and belief in the unique gifts which exist in every family. Christina brings an infant and early childhood mental health framework to all interactions and looks for opportunities to enhance the creation of safe, secure attachment relationships between children and their caregivers. She fundamentally believes in the power of relationships to heal wounds, promote growth, and attain insights. Christina is an Early Childhood Education adjunct professor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Torrez | Custodian | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6470 | Michael.Torrez@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samuel Scott | Grounds Worker | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6470 | Samuel.Scott@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AnaManuela Rico | LT Assistant Professor of Special Education | College of Education | anamanuela.rico@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liliana Sanchez | Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | Liliana.Sanchez@wnmu.edu | Remote | ECED 2210 ECED 471 ECED 479 ECED 571 ECED 579 | ECED | MAT - Masters of Arts Prueba de Español Bilingüe Endorsement BA- Early Childhood Education CYFD Early Childhood Services Mentorship Certificate | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mariah Walker | Banner System Analyst | Information Technology | (575) 538-6833 | mariah.walker@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 103 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shannon Rivera | Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | Shannon.Rivera@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| ECED | AA – ECED, WNMU BA – ELEM, WNMU MA – ECED C&I, NMSU Ed.D – Walden University | Research and academic interests: Mentoring preservice early childhood teachers, culturally responsive practices, & trauma-informed practices. Hobbies and interests include Walking, hiking, fresh air & sunshine, weights, drawing, painting, music, being a wife, mom and now a grandma <3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richie Willis | Assistant Women's BB Coach/Recruiter | Athletics | (575) 538-6091 | richie.willis@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shouqing "Levy" Si | Assistant Professor of Education Generalist | Teacher Education Program | (575) 538-6457 | Shouqing.Si@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 207 |
| EDUC | Ph.D. Utah State University - Logan, UT Curriculum and Instruction M.A. East Texas Baptist University - Marshall, TX Curriculum and Instruction B.A. Lanzhou University of Technology - Lanzhou, China | Research and academic interests: Social studies education, critical democratic education, controversial issues, critical consciousness, teacher attrition and retention, culturally responsive teaching Hobbies and interests include Traveling, staring at sunsets, weightlifting, beer-tasting, movies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gregory Robinson Guerra | Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education/Spanish | College of Education | (575) 538-6414 | Gregory.RobinsonGuerra@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 212D | SPAN 1110 SPAN 1120 SPAN 2224 SPAN 430 SPAN 530 | SPAN | May 2011 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Ph.D., Romance Languages with a Concentration in Latin American Literature and Culture. Central American Short Stories Narrative. May 2003 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL M.A., English as a Second Language (PK-12), University of Alabama. May 2000 University of North Alabama B.A., Secondary Education (7-12), University of North Alabama. | I like to write and read short stories and novels from Latin American authors. Walk and jog, hike, and explore the outdoors. Travel and visit new places. Research and academic interests include: Modern and Contemporary Latin American Literature and Culture; Central American Studies; Bilingual Education; TESOL; Gender Studies; Identity and Race Studies; Spanish Teachers, Business Spanish, and Spanish for the Health Professions; Spanish for Service Learning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wenjie Wang | Early Childhood Education Department Chair | Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6489 | wenjie.wang@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 213 |
| ECED | Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University Minor area: Educational Leadership/Administration Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University Master of Arts, TESOL and Linguistics, Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University | Dr. Wenjie Wang is the Early Childhood Education Department Chair of the New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education Programs at Western New Mexico University (WNMU). She co-leads the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation renewal for the Associate of Arts degree and accreditation initial review for the Bachelor of Science degree. She is also an assistant professor and researcher, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, and conducts research focusing on young children's symbolic comprehension. Her research interests lie in the area of early childhood culturally sustaining pedagogy at the border community, non-traditional early childhood students, early childhood teacher preparation, and children's cognitive development. Four of her research were published in peer-reviewed journals in 2022, two in 2023, and two are expected to be published in 2024. Her Research Gate website is https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wenjie-Wang-20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Melissa Teller | Assistant Professor of Education Generalist | Teacher Education Program | (505) 979-7427 | melissa.teller@wnmu.edu | WNMU Gallup |
| EDUC | MAT-Specialization Teacher Leadership and Instructional Design, Western New Mexico University MA-Educational Leadership Western New Mexico University BS- Elementary Education University of New Mexico AA- Early Childhood Multicultural Education University of New Mexico | Research and academic interests: Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education, Educational leadership, Mentorship practices, Teacher Leadership. My hobbies are painting, sewing, fishing, planting, and spending time with family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jill Winburn | McCray Gallery Director | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6517 | Jill.Winburn@wnmu.edu | McCray | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will Tracy | Outdoor Program Manager | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6575 | William.Tracy@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 311 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Janine Sohler | External Affairs Coordinator | External Affairs | (575) 538-6440 | (575) 654-5565 | janine.sohler@wnmu.edu | MEChA | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Graduated with Associate Degree in Business Administration and BS in Social Sciences 05/2018 Held role as Career Services Coordinator and Accessibility Services Coordinator WNMU. My passion is helping students to be successful in their personal and professional life through mentorship and education. Activities: Co Founder Rays of Hope in Zambia to support student education-Volunteer American Red Cross -Disaster Relief and Connecting Missing Family Members. Enjoy national and international travel and learning about history and culture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Taylor | Assistant Professor of English | Humanities | (575) 538-6523 | (440) 725-6654 | christopher.taylor@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 215 |
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| Felicia Salas | Admissions Administrative Assistant | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6109 | felicia.salas@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brittany Topmiller | Site Supervisor | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6135 | brittany.topmiller@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 106 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Candi Running Bear | Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | Candi.RunningBear@wnmu.edu | WNMU Gallup | ECED 2130 ECED 2131 ECED 441 ECED 451 ECED 541 ECED 588 | ECED | BA Psychology – Brigham Young University (2005) MA Special Education – University of Arizona (2008) PhD Curriculum and Instruction – Northern Arizona University (2023) | Early childhood special education in Indigenous communities, Indigenous data sovereignty/governance, culturally relevant evidence-based practices. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lisa C. Taylor | Assistant Professor of Secondary Education | College of Education | (575) 538-6424 | Lisa.Taylor@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall #207 | EDUC 447 EDUC 462 EDUC 471 EDUC 502 EDUC 519 EDUC 589 EDUC 571 EDUC 562 EDUC 547 EDUC 523 | EDUC | BA Secondary English Education, U. of Wyoming, Master of Secondary Education, reading emphasis, Utah State U. EdD/CI Educational Leadership AND Curriculum & Instruction University of Phoenix Endorsements: Reading, English as a Second Language (Level 1 & 2) | Hobbies and interests include Family, Mandala dot painting, reading, cooking, pets. Research and academic interests: School Culture Toxicity and Teacher Retention Culture + Cognition = Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shouqing Si | Assistant Professor of Education | Reading Education | 6426 | shouqing.si@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 207 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Senter | Transcript Evaluator | Office of the Registrar | (575) 538-6132 | Dominic.Senter@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 235 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shelby Wilkie | Mental Health Therapist | Mental Health | (575) 538-6888 | shelby.wilkie@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Yeung | Senior Web Developer | Web Development | (575) 538-6852 | david.yeung@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 311 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandra (Serene) Vannoy | Advisor | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6976 | (575) 284-5565 | Sandra.Vannoy@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 125 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Serene has many years of experience in higher education, helping students to navigate systems, access resources, and graduate. She holds a B.A. in English/Creative Writing from California State University, East Bay. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kimberly Woodard | Student Services Coordinator | Student Life and Student Success | (575) 538-6905 | Kimberly.Woodard@wnmu.edu | Student Memorial Center - 3rd floor | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandra Rios | Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | Alexandra.Rios@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Destiny Sanchez | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | destiny.sanchez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gabriella Torrez | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gelsay Sequieros | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | gsiqueiros@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patricia Willis | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | willisp@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emily Salgado | Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator/Adjunct | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | emily.salgado@wnmu.edu | College of Education | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Lios emchianvu or greetings, in my native language of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. My name is Emily Salgado, and I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Following high school, I ventured to Silver City, New Mexico, and completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Western New Mexico University. I am currently enrolled at Walden University in hopes of completing my Doctorate in Education. As a proud Native American woman, my family has continuously instilled a great love for our culture, family, and education. Inspiration at hand, I, like my mother and older brother, pursued a career in education. After several years in the classroom, I was able to take my experience and passion for the field and utilize it as a Curriculum Director for the New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education at WNMU. In addition to my administration position, I have also had the privilege of becoming an Adjunct Professor at Western New Mexico University. Alongside my professional experience, I am also a certified trainer and mentor in New Mexico. As the field of early childhood education continues to grow, I look forward to having a hand in the flourishment of such a significant field. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrea Saiz | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | andrea.saiz@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terri Rincon | Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 654-4383 | Teresa.Rincon@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denise Marie Weide | Assistant Professor, Geology | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6352 | Denise.Weide@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 119A |
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| I am a paleontologist focusing on aquatic ecosystems in deep time. I use fossil algae and lake sediment chemistry to reconstruct past environments and climates in order to better understand how aquatic ecosystems respond to rapid climate/environmental change. Lake sediments preserve single-celled algae (specifically, diatoms), allowing scientists to look back in time. As the diatoms die, they fall to the bottom of the lake where they build up over hundreds or thousands of years, creating a record of past ecosystems. By studying the layers of mud, scientists can look back in time and reconstruct the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the lake. This information can give us valuable information about past environments and climate. For example, reconstructing lake level can reveal patterns of drought including intensity and frequency over thousands of years. The question then becomes, what caused those droughts and how did humans adapt to those periods with lowered precipitation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Vaughan | Patrolman | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | daniel.vaughan@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ahlyia Trujillo | Department Assistant | Campus Police | (575) 538-6346 | Ahlyia.Trujillo@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nancy Tanner | Production Tech I | Media Technologies Services & Theater Productions | (575) 538-6467 | nancy.tanner@wnmu.edu | Parotti 115 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Sotelo | Cultural Affairs Program Coordinator | Cultural Affairs | (575) 538-6273 | Simon.Sotelo@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corinne Smorra | Adjunct Associate Professor | School of Social Work | (707) 815-0374 | Corinne.smorra@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Dr. Corinne Smorra transitioned to Social Work after a career in Advertising and Real Estate. Her research interest is social work services, and therapy for individuals who are born with congenital heart disease. Her experience is counseling individuals who are permanently impacted from automobile accidents, afflicted with chronic disease, experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, and end of life. She enjoys helping students succeed academically. Dr. Smorra earned her bachelor’s in business administration from Western Michigan University, Master’s in Social Work from Western New Mexico University, and Doctorate in Social Work from Walden University. She has been a Bereavement Counselor at St. Joseph Mercy Hospice in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Currently she is the Chief Clinical Officer of Heart and Mind Counseling specializing in congenital heart disease, chronic disease, anxiety, depression, and grief. Dr. Smorra is independently licensed in multiple states. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Ibarra Sanchez | Assistant Professor of Business | School of Business | (575) 538-6331 | ivan.ibarra@wnmu.edu | Light Hall 120 |
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| Dahlia Rojas | Nurse Coach for School of Nursing Programs | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | dahlia.rojas@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Dr. Dahlia Rojas, PhD, RN is the Nurse Coach at the School of Nursing. Dr. Rojas has extensive experience having practiced in medically underserved areas in Texas and upstate New York as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a nurse educator, she has taught across programs including Associate degree in Nursing, RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing. She has earned a Doctorate in Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) from Texas Woman's University Houston campus, a Master of Science in Family Health at the University of Rochester, New York, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She is Board Certified by the American Holistic Nurses Association. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William Rogers | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (954) 266-8142 | william.rogers@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| I believe that everyone encounters issues they need help untangling. With over 19 years of experience in behavioral health with a strong background in forensic case management, I’ve had the opportunity to work with various populations in many different settings. I have extensive experience providing comprehensive assessments, making treatment recommendations, and working with individuals and their families to address their behavioral health issues, court involvement and co-occurring disorders. I’ve held positions as a State Director, Regional Director, Corporate Operations Director and Program Director in several treatment centers in Florida and Tennessee since 2005. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daisy Valentin | Business Faculty | School of Business | (651) 321-4234 | daisy.valentin@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Hello, my name is Dr. Daisy Valentin (she, her, ella) - Puerto Rican- I am co-owner and President of Valyntin Consulting, LLC., and have Doctorate from Walden University with an emphasis on Accounting, Finance and Quantitative analysis, Certifications in Project Management Essentials (PMEC), Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWBC), Six Sigma Essential (SSEC), and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFLEN). I also have been an online professor for the Higher Education sector for over ten years in various universities and colleges across the country and internationally as an adjunct and other positions within the organizations. My husband and I reside in Lakeville, Minnesota. Where we have had our first snowfall a week ago. I love spending time with my family. When I mention family, I have 3 children, my daughter (Iris), also has 4 children, and my oldest son served in the United States Navy for 9 years (Victor), has 1 child, and now works for a power plant company based in California, and my youngest is 9 years old. My husband and I love traveling, Wrestling, and NASCAR Racing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kelli C Sierras | Assistant Adjunct Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 405-6943 | reynoldsk@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| Social Work |
| Experienced clinical and administrative leader in the social work field. Experiences range from direct patient care to executive leadership. Trained in various treatment modalities including Matrix Model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy among many other EBP treatment modalities. Registered Clinical Supervisor in AZ and NM. Currently licensed as an LCSW/LICSW in AZ, NM, TX, CA, and WA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carolyn Sonderer | Adjunct Instructor | Early Childhood Education | (817) 726-3287 | carolyn.sonderer@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| Literacy and Language Development in Early Childhood |
| I am an energetic teacher driven to continue learning and growing professionally and to understand and implement new teaching strategies. In my teaching practice, I continue to grow and learn to support different learning styles and students' cultural and diverse needs. I live in Sandia Park, NM, with my husband Cy and our dogs, and we have three grown children. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hailey Reed | Adjunct | College of Education | hailey.reed@wmnu.edu |
| Community Health Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Career Counseling, Depth Psychology |
| Hailey has over five years of experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, working alongside families, groups, children, youth, adults, and couples. She is passionate about creating impactful mental health programs and educating communities on various mental health topics – including theory, practice, and maintenance of positive mental health practices for all individuals across all cultures. She is hopeful to continue to teach at a doctorate level and write on various mental health topics, especially Jungian or Psychoanalytic approaches including dream work, rituals, and all other forms of indigenous healing practices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shaakira Sharif | Adjunct Faculty | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | (708) 629-5453 | shaakira_sharif@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Barbara Taylor | Adjunct | College of Education | taylorb@wnmu.edu | College of Education |
| Secondary and Career and Technical Education |
| Dr. Barbara Kline Taylor was the associate dean for the School of Education as well as serving as professor and program leader of secondary and career and technical education She was selected as the university’s Outstanding Online Instructor in 2010. During her tenure at WNMU she has taught professional education courses both online and face-to-face, presented at numerous conferences and workshops, held leadership positions in professional organizations, written for refereed journals and other publications, served as the university assessment coordinator and as an adviser to numerous secondary, career and technical and alternative licensure students. As the former Executive Director for the New Mexico Association for Career and Technical Education, Dr. Taylor secured external funding to plan, promote, and conduct statewide staff development conferences and study tours as well as managing the professional business activities of the Association. As Director of the National Academy at the National Center for Research in Vocational Education at The Ohio State University, Dr. Taylor managed the Center’s human resource development unit where over 125 professional development workshops, seminars, and conferences were conducted yearly throughout the United Stated and through telecommunications media for workforce development educators, administrators, and private sector employment related training personnel. Dr. Taylor has been a visiting professor at Beijing Union University, Southern Illinois University and New Mexico State University, a member of the training and development team of the Semiconductor Group at Texas Instruments, a member of the Community Services Division at Pima Community College, and a business education instructor at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels in the United States as well as Germany and Japan. Taylor has served as a consultant to a wide variety of groups including the Educational Testing Service, the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools, the U.S. Office of Education, the Association for Career and Technical Education’s Teacher Education and Staff Development Group, the Ohio Job Training Partnership Council, local school districts, community colleges and universities. She is an active member and has served as an officer in many national educational, business and professional organizations. In her community, she has served on career and technical education advisory committees and served for twelve years on the Western New Mexico University Foundation including a term as President. She is the past state president of the New Mexico Business and Professional Women and was instrumental in developing and instituting a Working Woman’s Workshop for over ten years to provide educational opportunities for working women. Currently, she serves as President of the Imagination Library of Grant County. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Freda Trujillo | Adjunct | College of Education | freda.trujillo@wnmu.edu |
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| Jose R. Reyes | Adjunct | Teacher Education Program | jose.reyes@wnmu.edu | SPAN 501 English/Spanish Bilingualism |
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| I was born in El Paso, TX, to parents of immigrants. I am a first-generation Mexican American. I struggled in school, as I worked to acquire and learn English. There were some attempts to eradicate my Spanish, but I held out. I identify and define the profile of an “English language learner.” I received a bachelor's degree in Bilingual Elementary Education from the College of Santa Fe and began my career in education in the Gadsden Independent School District as an Elementary Bilingual teacher. I attended the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) on a master's degree. In 1989, I became an adjunct faculty member at El Paso Community College and taught until 2018. Currently, I celebrate my 43rd year as an educator for Gadsden ISD. Along the way, I have worked to make Bilingualism and Biliteracy for ALL, the hallmarks of my career. I was selected as the 2002-03 District Teacher of the Year and NM State finalist and was honored to receive the NMABE Henry Pasqual Award in 2015. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toby D. Soderberg | Adjunct | College of Education | toby.soderberg@wnmu.edu |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Learning Technologies, Educational Leadership |
| Dr. Toby Soderberg is a native of New Mexico. He holds a Level III teaching and administrator license. Throughout his career, he has held multiple teaching positions ranging from music, English Language Arts, and school administration. He holds a MA in Educational Leadership from Western New Mexico University, an MA in Education with an emphasis in Reading/TESOL from Eastern New Mexico University, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in Educational Learning Technology from New Mexico State University. He currently works as the Project Administrator and Structured Literacy Coordinator for the Southwest Regional Education Cooperative in Deming, NM. He is an adjunct professor for WNMU where he teaches Multicultural Education and English Language Acquisition and Development, and for NMSU, where he teaches Elementary Literacy I, Elementary Literacy II, and Sociopsycholinguistics of Reading. His overall priority is to support school districts and educators, in providing students in the state of New Mexico an equitable education. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nathaniel Siqueiros | Adjunct Instructor | Humanities | nathaniel.siqueiros@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 307 |
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| Trevor Setvin | Adjunct Instructor, Communication | Humanities | tsetvin@wnmu.edu |
| Communication |
| Trevor Setvin joined WNMU in 2021 as an Adjunct Instructor of Communication. Mr. Setvin also teaches at Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business and the Community College of Baltimore County and has previously taught at Loyola University Maryland, the University of Portland, and Illinois State University. Professor Setvin’s research focuses on two main areas. First, Professor Setvin studies group dynamics in the workplace with specific emphasis focused on how group adapt to change. Second, Mr. Setvin researches how workers cope with success and how those coping strategies predict job satisfaction. Prior to his academic career, Mr. Setvin worked in training and development roles in healthcare at Legacy Health Systems, in the insurance industry at COUNTRY Financial, and in state government for the Washington State Department of Corrections. Professor Setvin is the recipient of multiple awards and is nationally recognized, having been received the Teaching Excellence Award from the League of Innovation and the Michael and Suzanne Osborn Outstanding Educator Award from the National Communication Association. Central to Professor Setvin’s guiding philosophy is a sincere interest in getting to know his students and finding ways to help them succeed in and outside the classroom. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Wiley Jr | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-8752 | (336) 340-8752 | garry.wiley@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| Social Work |
| Garry Wiley Jr. has worked in the behavioral health field for 20 plus years. He received his BFA from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2004 and his MSW from Western New Mexico University in 2019. Garry has been a regional director for a statewide Mental Health agency for 14 years, working with youth and adult individuals and families with intellectual disabilities, mental illness. Since obtaining his MSW in 2019, Garry has also worked for a private practice agency, providing: EAP services and Counseling services for youth, adults, and couples. Garry also serves on the board of directors for many local/ national Non-profit organizations whose goals included social justice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elizabeth Michelle Teran | Phlebotomy Instructor | Applied Technologies | (505) 582-4091 | elizabeth.teran@wnmu.edu | John Arthur and Janette Smith Educational Center |
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| Annette Sanchez | Academic Advisor - Deming Campus | Advising Center | (575) 538-4109 | annette.sanchez@wnmu.edu | WNMU Deming 112 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erin Wheary | Assistant Professor, Sculpture | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6507 | erin.wheary@wnmu.edu | Chino 110 |
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| Erin Monet Wheary received a BA in Sculpture and Printmaking from the University of Puget Sound (2013) and an MFA in Sculpture from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (2018). She is an interdisciplinary artist whose studio practice is rooted in three-dimensional artmaking. Her recent exhibitions include an invitational at the Female Artists Club in Brussels, Belgium, a commissioned site-specific installation at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and a solo exhibition at the Hartwig Gallery in Escanaba, MI. Artist residencies include Chateau d’Orquevaux in Orquevaux, France (2020), where she received the Denis Diderot [A-i-R] Grant, and Vermont Studio Center (2018), where she received the Vermont Studio Center Artist Grant. In December 2023, she partook in the artist residency at Casa Taller El Boga, Mompox, Colombia. Wheary is currently an Assistant Professor of Sculpture at Western New Mexico University. Before this appointment, she taught at the University of Puget Sound and Swarthmore College. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kori Wilken | Adjunct | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6617 | wilkenk@wnmu.edu | Parotti 108 | Applied Piano Lessons | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Byron Trammell | Instructor of English Composition and ALAS | Humanities | byron.trammell@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 306 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Began at WNMU: 2015; previous stint as adjunct from 1992 to 1994. Experience: Roughly 24 years of formal teaching at secondary and college level including international experience at Colegio Maya de Guatemala and Al-Bayan Bi-lingual school in Kuwait. Informal experience teaching guitar privately, and teaching judo for the Silver City Judo Club, 1979–1982. Hobbies, Interests, avocations: Jazz and contemporary guitar and mandolin performance, music composition, photography, T’ai Chi, one time canoe/kayak guide in Yellowstone National Park (1992–1996), travel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sharman Russell | Adjunct Humanities Professor and Professor Emeritus | Humanities | sharmanrussell@gmail.com | Remote | Environmental Writing, summer 2022, 2024 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Sharman Apt Russell has published some dozen books translated into nine languages. Her Diary of a Citizen Scientist won the 2016 John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History Writing. Her Within Our Grasp: Childhood Malnutrition Worldwide and the Revolution Taking Place to End It (Pantheon Books, 2021) highlights the alignment of environmental and humanitarian goals. Her forthcoming What Walks This Way (Columbia University Press, 2024) is an introduction to wildlife tracking and a call to reform how we manage wildlife in North America. Her awards include a Rockefeller Fellowship, Pushcart Prize, New Mexico/Arizona Book Award, and Writers at Work Award. Sharman teaches in the MFA program of Antioch University in Los Angeles and is a professor emeritus at Western New Mexico University in Silver City. For more information, go to www.sharmanaptrussell.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christine Steele | Adjunct | Humanities | christine.steele@wnmu.edu | Remote | COMM 1140 Intro to Media Writing | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Christine Steele is an award-winning writer and editor who has made her living with words for the past 21 years. She spent 16 years as a reporter and editor of small daily newspapers from Maine to Arizona. Her journalism stories have won awards for investigative reporting, deadline writing, news writing, personal columns, editorials, and features. For the past five years, she has been a marketing content writer and her marketing content has won awards for print and digital publications, and video scripts. She is the founder of a cold case nonprofit, Southern New Mexico Unsolved Murders, which highlights unsolved murders and missing persons in Southwestern New Mexico. Originally from Boston, MA, she lives in Silver City, New Mexico, her adopted hometown, with her rescue dog, Leo. She is addicted to road trips, Western skies, good green chile anything, and telling stories that are true. Her bylined portfolio is available at: Authory.com/ChristineSteele | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Strunk | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Humanities | jacob.strunk@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Award-winning filmmaker Jacob Strunk hails from the dark woods of Wisconsin. His narrative films have screened in competition and by invitation across the world. He was short-listed for both a Student Academy Award and the Pushcart Prize in fiction, as well as the Glimmer Train short story award and a New Rivers Press book prize, and has received filmmaking grants from Kodak and Fotokem. Strunk has lectured on filmmaking at festivals and universities across the country; he holds both a BA in film production and MFA in creative writing and teaches film and media at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He lives in Los Angeles with a few framed movie posters and the ghost of his cat, Stephen. He has worked extensively in the documentary world with an emphasis on social equity and policy reform; in addition to producing and directing travel and docuseries for Lionsgate, the feature documentary he co-produced and directed, The Green Standard, ended an award-winning festival run when it hit VOD platforms worldwide in 2018. Other recent collaborators include Legendary Pictures, Disney, Funny or Die, Quibi, BOOM! Studios, The Jim Henson Company, Nerdist Industries, Envy/Optic Gaming, Roku, Mission Control Media, The Music Center, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, Defy Media, Screen Junkies, Awkward Family Photos, the Mona Lisa Foundation, and the Smithsonian’s Wilson Center. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dominique Williams | Graduate Scholar | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6415 | williamsd18@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 139 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Dominique joined the School of Behavioral Sciences department in January 2024. She graduated from WNMU with honors in psychology and is currently working on her master’s degree in counseling with a concentration in School Psychology. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marian Valle | Graduate Assistant | Mimbres Press | Mimbres Press | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Marian Valle is the Graduate Assistant of Mimbres Press in charge of managing Mimbres Press social media and publicity activities. As a member of Mimbres Press team, Marian believes that she can assist in promoting press publications as well as WNMU. As an international student from Mexico, she earned her BBA degree at Western New Mexico University with two honors mentions by the Millenium III Honors Program and the School of Business, as well a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Trade at the University of Sonora. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Business Administration at WNMU. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nohemi Silva | Cook | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6809 | nohemisilvajaquez@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kathryn Sanchez | Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Counselor | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | Kathryn.Sanchez@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandy Thornburg | Family Facilitator/Counselor - MA, LMHC | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6805 | Brandy.Thornburg@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mariah Singleton | Substitute | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | Mariah.Singleton@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gabriella M. Torrez | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6344 | gtorrez1@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amanda Winter | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | Amanda.Winter@wnmu.edu | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhonda Reeves | Administrative Manager for Center for a Sustainable Future and Outdoor Programs | Natural Sciences | (575) 574-5130 | rhonda.reeves@wnmu.edu | 501-599 E 18th Street | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kathryn Van Ravenstein | Family Nurse Practitioner - Director | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | Kathryn.VanRavenstein@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| School of Nursing & Kinesiology |
| Dr. Kathy Van Ravenstein has been a nurse since 1994 and a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. She has been teaching in higher education for 16 years, including roles as program chair and lead faculty in online nurse practitioner programs. She has experience in many areas including family practice, internal medicine, orthopedics, urology, cardiovascular surgery, subacute rehab, and long-term care. She lives in Charleston, SC with her husband and 3 dogs. In her spare time, she loves to run, bike, garden, read, and watch NASCAR. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Sanders | Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6447 | James.Sanders@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 210 (inside 208) |
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| I am an analytical chemist who likes to build and modify analytical instruments. I work with mass spectrometers and ion mobility spectrometers to characterize biological molecules such as proteins and lipids. I also have an interest in environmental chemistry and analysis, particularly soil and water chemistry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miguel Zuniga | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | miguel.zuniga@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geoffrey Vanderpal | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | geoffrey.vanderpal@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christina Riddle | Adjunct Professor of Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6811 | christina.riddle@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall 156 |
| Early Childhood Education |
| Christina Riddle is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of New Mexico. She has an Infant Mental Health endorsement and is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Christina is currently the program director at the WNMU Family Counseling Center which is embedded in an early care and education center. Christina has spent much of her career focused on supporting, connecting, and strengthening families with young children. Through positions in childcare settings, shelters, foster care agencies, early intervention, and home visitation, she has developed a deep respect and belief in the unique gifts which exist in every family. Christina brings an infant and early childhood mental health framework to all interactions and looks for opportunities to enhance the creation of safe, secure attachment relationships between children and their caregivers. She fundamentally believes in the power of relationships to heal wounds, promote growth, and attain insights. Christina is an Early Childhood Education adjunct professor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emily Salgado | Adjunct | Early Childhood Education | emily.salgado@wnmu.edus | ECED 2130-Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 to Grade 3 |
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| Lios emchianvu or greetings, in my native language of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. My name is Emily Salgado, and I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Following high school, I ventured to Silver City, New Mexico, and completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Western New Mexico University. I am currently enrolled at Walden University in hopes of completing my Doctorate in Education. As a proud Native American woman, my family has continuously instilled a great love for our culture, family, and education. Inspiration at hand, I, like my mother and older brother, pursued a career in education. After several years in the classroom, I was able to take my experience and passion for the field and utilize it as a Curriculum Director for the New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education at WNMU. In addition to my administration position, I have also had the privilege of becoming an Adjunct Professor at Western New Mexico University. Alongside my professional experience, I am also a certified trainer and mentor in New Mexico. As the field of early childhood education continues to grow, I look forward to having a hand in the flourishment of such a significant field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shelly R. Statz | Associate Adjunct Professor, DSW, MSW, LCSW | School of Social Work | shelly.statz@wnmu.edu | SWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum II | Social Work | D.S.W., 2022, Aurora University M.S.W., 1999, University of Maryland-Baltimore B.S.W., 1998 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Dr. Statz is a proud social worker with over 25 years of experience in the field as a direct practice professional, supervisor, manager, director, and educator primarily in somatic and mental health care. She earned her MSW from University of Maryland Baltimore and DSW from Aurora University, both with high honors. She has taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and University of Minnesota. She was the creator and inaugural director of the MSW field education program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She has contributed to research in the areas of social work and student and professional development, as well as mental health treatment. She is a board- certified supervisor. Her pronouns are She/Her. She is excited to be joining the social work department at WNMU Fall 2024. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kristine Owens | Associate Professor, Adjunct Social Work, EdD, LMSW, MA | School of Social Work | kristine.owens@wnmu.edu | SWK 681 Advanced Field Practicum I | Social Work | Doctorate of Education, 2005, University of Northern Iowa, Educational Leadership Post Secondary Education Education Specialist, 1999, Drake University, Adult Education Master of Social Work, 2015, University of Iowa, Social Work Master of Arts, 1996, University of Northern Iowa, Human Service Agency Administration Graduate Certificate, 2018, University of Missouri, Positive Psychology | I’ve been teaching in the social sciences discipline for many years, most recently as an Associate Professor. My work experiences at the micro and macro levels include Director of Student Success Center, Coordinator of Disability Services, Employment Training Specialist for the Promise Jobs program, HeadStart Family Worker and part-time Program Therapist for Children in the Middle. My research interests are locus of control, appreciative inquiry, student belonging, and inclusion. I’m a licensed Social Worker in the state of Iowa. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Megan Reardon | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | School of Social Work | megan.reardon@wnmu.edu | SWK 527 Theories & Technique In Clinical Social Work SWK 470 & SWK 570 Child Welfare SWK 304 Writing for Social Work | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW, 2019, Western New Mexico University BSW, 2016, Metropolitan State University of Denver | Megan Reardon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently practicing in a private clinical setting in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. Her specialties including supporting children, adolescents, families, couples and adults with a variety of life’s challenges using evidence-based theory and intervention. Before transitioning into clinical work, Megan has practiced social work in both elementary and middle school settings as a school social worker, as well as provided parent coaching and supervised parenting time in community mental health settings and through collaboration with the Department of Human Services. She has been a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence. Before her work as a social worker, Megan was a police dispatcher and credits that time as a driving force to recognizing the need for more mental health support for first responders and field based mental health services. It is particularly special for Megan to return to her alma mater of Western New Mexico University to support as an adjunct professor to guide the next generation of practitioners. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LeiLani Williams Sanders | Adjunct Faculty | School of Social Work | Sandersl1@wnmu.edu | Human Behavior Social Environment (SWK-342) Introduction to Human Services and Social Work (SOWK-2110) Cultural Comp in SWK Practice, (SWK-501) Ethics for Social Work and Hum, (SOWK-1110) Introduction to Human Services (HMSV 103) Human Behavior and the Social Environment (SWK 342) Intro to Social Work and Social Welfare (SWK 101) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Master of Arts., 2021., Social Work, Capella University Master of Arts., 2008., Marriage and Family Therapy, Amridge University Bachelor of Arts., 2000 Social Work, Auburn University Associate of Arts., 1997 Liberal Arts, James H. Faulkner Stated Community College | Professor Sanders is a licensed social worker and counselor with specialization in Trauma. She graduated from Auburn University with a BSW in Social Work and immediately began working in the field of social work as a family specialist with a family preservation agency. She went on to attend Amridge University, earning a M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Capella University where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). Professor Sanders has spent over 24 years in practice related to families impacted by foster care, medical social work, mental illness and domestic violence. Her concentration has primarily been in working with families and children in the child welfare system. Her skills include providing direct counseling services, conducting clinical assessments, helping families to clarify their strengths, needs, and develop behaviorally specific goals. She has a working knowledge of maintaining comprehensive clinical records, advocacy, professional boundaries and ethical standards. In addition, she’s adept in program development, implementation and administration for social service organizations. Professor Sanders is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) which is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma. Research shows that TF-CBT successfully resolves a broad array of emotional and behavioral difficulties associated with single, multiple and complex trauma experiences. TF-CBT remains an area of focus and continued education on her professional journey. Board of Directors, Alabama Conference of Social Work, [2019] to Present National Association of Social Worker [2020] to Present Phi Alpha Honor Society – Phi Tau Chapter [2021] to Present Alabama Association of Childcare Providers Distinguished Service Award 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stacey Schrimsher | Adjunct Faculty | School of Social Work | stacey.schrimsher@wnmu.edu | The University of Western New Mexico August 2022 to Current
| N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW The University of Alabama, Master of Social Work May 2013 BS Athens State University May 2011 Majored in Psychology Minored in Sociology | Served as an adjunct instructor and assistant professor since 2020. 10 years of clinical experience treating individuals with eating disorders from an anti-oppression framework. Research interests: access to services, weight stigma, and food scarcity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denise Whicher | Adjunct Professor of Social Work, MSW, LMSW, LCSW | School of Social Work | Denise.Whicher@wnmu.edu | 511 Generalist Social Work Practice 518 SWK Practice/Sexuality and Social Work | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | 1990, Masters of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City , New York 1986, BA Psychology, Minor in Social Work , Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York | Currently working in a supervisory role for large hospital system over seeing Social Workers and RNs in a dual case management role. Previously held role in training and development for Case Management Department in large hospital system. Extensive experience with the Geriatric population, disease management, crisis intervention and chronic illness with 30 years total in the field of Social Work I enjoy running 5k-10k races, spending time at the beach and enjoying time with my family and 2 Labrador pups. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sierra Slay | Adjunct Faculty | School of Social Work | Sierra.Smith@wnmu.edu | SWK-460-70 Social Work Research Methods SWK-461-70 Social Work Research Project SWK-527-70 Theories & Techn. Clinical SWK SWK-512-72 Professional Writing in SWK SWK-681-42 Advanced Field Practicum SWK-522-73 Group Work in SWK Practice | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | DSW, 2023, Capella University MSW, 2019, University of Southern California B.S., 2017, Park University | I graduated from the University of Southern California with my MSW and continued my education at Capella University for my DSW. I am part of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a member of NASW. I have worked in clinical therapy for about 5+ years and have been teaching for about 2 years. I typically work with adults for mental health therapy. I have taught group therapy and incorporated self-compassion, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My capstone project was on family engagement and the effects on adult suicidal ideation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christina Tucker | Social Work Adjunct Professor | School of Social Work | christina.tucker@wnmu.edu | SWK 522 Social Work Group Process | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW, 2018, Western New Mexico University BSW, 2017, Western New Mexico University | Christina holds both her undergraduate and master’s degree in social work from Western New Mexico University and is licensed to practice in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. She has over 10 years of experience in the treatment field serving as primary counselor in Fellowship Hall’s male residential program for almost four years before being promoted to Director of Admissions. In February of 2024 her role expanded to Director of Business Development overseeing admissions and outreach staff. As a person in long term recovery, she understands how difficult it can be to ask for help. Christina began working as an adjunct professor at WNMU in March of 2023. She is passionate about helping future social workers gain knowledge and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of an amazing team of social work educators. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chesney Ward | Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW | School of Social Work | cward@wnmu.edu | Applied Social Work Research (SWK-640-73)
Cultural Comp in SWK Practice (SWK-501-72) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Ph.D., 2024, (Social Work) The University of Tennessee M.S.W, 2015, (Masters in Social Work) Tulane University B.A., 2013, (Psychology, Minor in Social Work) Auburn University | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dr. Michael A. Wright | Chief Executive COACH; thePivotCOACH, LAPSW | School of Social Work | mwright4@wnmu.edu | SWK-682 Advanced Field Practicum II SWK-501 Cultural Comp in SWK Practice SWK-510 Human Behavior Social Environment | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Ph.D., 2003, University of South Carolina; Social Work M.S.W., 1997, Andrews University B.S.W., 1996, Andrews University | Dr. Michael A. Wright is an accomplished professional with a doctorate in social work with an emphasis on technology. With a wealth of experience and expertise, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities. As the CEO and Lead Executive Coach at MAWMedia Group, LLC, a company he founded in 1997, Dr. Wright specializes in helping individuals tell their stories and translate their ideas into capital. He offers strategic coaching services that focus on trauma-informed, holistic, and transformational approaches to personal and professional development. Dr. Wright’s diverse competencies include social entrepreneurship, micro-enterprise, author development, publishing, branding, and writing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gabrielle Vega | HR Recruiter | Human Resources | 575-538-6128 | gabrielle.vega@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall - 114 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Valencia Villanueva | Director | Aramark - Dining Services | (623) 285-4166 | villanueva-valencia@aramark.com | Mustang Dining Hall 2nd floor | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marayna Mendoza-Sanchez | Chef Manager | Aramark - Dining Services | (575) 912-0383 | mendozasanchez-marayna@aramark.com | Mustang Dining Hall 2nd floor | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Acosta | Chief Information Officer | Information Technology | (575) 538-6444 | Michael.Acosta@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall- IT | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Michael Acosta is a graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso with a B.A. in Music and has been an employee of Western New Mexico University since 2014. Michael began his career at WNMU as an Adjunct Music Instructor and has since held the positions of Manager of Media Technologies Services, Director of Media Technologies Services & Theater Productions, and most recently Chief Information Officer. Michael enjoy's serving his WNMU community and has earned the awards of Staff Employee of the Month, Outstanding Staff as selected by students, and the Presidential Leadership Award. Michael continues to teach one course per semester in music to keep touch with his field of study. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mitra Ahsan | Adjunct Faculty | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | mitraahsan@yahoo.com | Global Resource Center | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee Allensworth | Computing Labs Operations Tech | Academic Computing | (575) 538-6335 | lee@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Evelyn Alvarado | Program Manager | Online & Distance Education | (575) 538-6101 | evelyn.alvarado@wnmu.edu | CETAL | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amanda Aragon | Teachers Assistant Child Development Center | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6344 | aragona@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alireza Arasteh | Professor Emeritus, Mathematics | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | Alireza.Arasteh@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma Arellano | Operations & Special Projects Manager | Division of Compliance and Communications | (575) 538-6247 | Alma.Arellano@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 104 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amy Baca | Executive Director of Purchasing | Materials & Resource Management | (575) 538-6169 | Amy.Baca@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 139 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jesse Baca | Custodian | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6470 | bacaj13@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kent Beatty | Head Golf Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6235 | (575) 538-5729 | wnmugolf@aol.com | Brancheau P.E. Complex 156 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sally Beckworth | Major Advisor for School of Business | School of Business / Advising Center | (575) 538-6376 | Sally.Beckworth@wnmu.edu | Light Hall 123 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Becky Brandsberg-Herrera | Associate Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6421 | (660) 349-9892 | becky.brandsberg-herrera@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience providing mental health therapy for individuals, families, and groups in public and private practice settings. Reflective of the Advanced Generalist Practice demands in rural communities, I have been a social worker on interdisciplinary teams in nephrology, hospice, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and adoption care. I infuse my practice experience and wisdom into classes to create a dynamic student learning experience. Professional areas of interest include dismantling White supremacy and antiracism in social work education, ethics, grief, and the psychosocial impact of chronic illness on individuals and families. Professional memberships include Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roberta Proctor Brown | Associate Professor of English Composition | Humanities | (575) 538-6530 | (561) 827-6254 | Roberta.Brown@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 215 |
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| Professor Roberta Brown specializes in developmental English and Composition and Rhetoric. Her experience teaching in open-access colleges before joining the WNMU faculty in 2017 prepared her to reach returning students, dual-enrolled students, and students from diverse educational, racial, cultural, and language backgrounds to ensure that students develop the academic writing and reading skills needed to succeed in their chosen degree fields. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam Brown | Grounds | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6470 | browns3@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Damon Bullock | Co-Chair of Behavioral Sciences / Professor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6187 | bullockd@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 237 |
| Criminal Justice |
| My philosophy to education is that each student present has a strong desire to learn and to develop skills that will assist the student in becoming a competent and innovative professional. My research and academic interests include: race and diversity in the military, structural functionalism in social institutions, disparities in minority conviction rate, and internal dynamics of social institutions. Collaborative work relations and cooperative involvement are an integral part of my research and academic interests. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gerald Burgess | Professor Emeritus, Computer Science | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | Gerald.Burgess@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 209 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Burns | Adjunct Instructor | Natural Sciences / Police Academy | casadelsol@cybermesa.com | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. Scott Burton | Adjunct Associate Professor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (702) 789-9241 | bburton@wnmu.edu |
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| Professor Burton has been an adjunct faculty member since 2009. He is retired from a 25-year combined career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. District Courts (assigned as a Sr. U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer in Santa Fe and Albuquerque). Scott has been teaching college/university criminal justice classes since 2006. In addition to WNMU, he is a full-time tenured Professor of Criminal Justice at the College of Southern Nevada. He also has teaching experience at Missouri State University, Drury University, and Dallas Christian College. In addition to his federal law enforcement career, he has experience worked as a facility director and warden in the private prison industry post retirement. Scott is a former member of the State of New Mexico's Adult Parole Board. More recently, he was a Commissioner on the State of Nevada's Sentencing Commission from 2017-2019. In 2021, Scott served as the Director of the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy that is linked to the College of Southern Nevada. Scott, his wife, and their West Highland terrier enjoy hiking the mountains of New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brenda Burton | Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6442 | burtonb2@wnmu.edu |
| Criminal Justice |
| Brenda Burton has served as an Adjunct Instructor since 2010, teaching White-Collar Crime and Organized Crime. She holds an M.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri. She serves as an adjunct instructor at both Western New Mexico University and the College of Southern Nevada. She was an FBI Special Agent from 1991 until 2000, holding assignments in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and McAllen, Texas. Her area of expertise was white-collar crime investigations, including health care fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud. Working in two smaller offices allowed Brenda to assist with a variety of cases, including bank robberies, fugitives, and drug cases. Her specialized training included crisis negotiation, hate crimes, health care fraud, financial fraud, and bankruptcy fraud. She provided training in health care fraud matters at FBI training events. Brenda also served as a media spokesperson for both the Tulsa and McAllen offices. Brenda and her FBI colleagues in Tulsa were instrumental in the investigation following the Oklahoma City Bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in 1995. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jesse Bustamante | Recruiter | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6108 | bustamantej@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello, my name is Jesse Bustamante. I am a Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter with the Office of Admissions and Recruitment here at WNMU. I graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice in December of 2018. I then decided to pursue graduate education at WNMU through the Educational Leadership Program. I have been employed with WNMU since 2010, starting as a work-study to holding several different full-time positions through-out Western. I was born and raised here in Silver City and I have 20 plus family members who are proud graduates of WNMU. These accomplishments have made me very proud to be part of this institution. I take great pride in being able to help future students on their next journey in life. In my previous positions I worked with Student Life on campus and had the opportunity to work directly with students. Growing up in Silver City and having the Gila National Forest as my back yard, I enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping. I thrive to be able to share my experience with others and give opportunities to those who are looking to expand their horizons. I love to invite you to become part of our Mustang family and start the next chapter of your life experience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manuel Bustamante | Associate Professor of Education | Teacher Education Program | (575) 538-6291 | Manuel.Bustamante@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 212B | ITD 546 BLED 2130 BLED 416 BLED 514 BLED 516 | BLED ITD | PhD, Curriculum, and Instruction | Dr. Bustamente is an Associate Professor with the College of Education. A native New Mexican, Dr. Bustamante has been with Western New Mexico University for 20 years. His research focus includes: Bilingual Education, Multicultural Education, Ethnic Studies, Instructional Technologies and Design, Culturally Responsive Technology Enhanced Curriculum, and issues surrounding marginalized populations in the Borderland. Dr. Bustamante is a member of the State Ethnic Studies Council, Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators, Association of Ethnic Studies, Southern NM Equity forum, Transform Education NM (TENM), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), special interest group Culture Learning and Technology, Critical Race Studies in Education Association and was selected by the New Mexico Public Education Department to serve as an advisor on the Social Studies Curriculum Task Force. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deborah Calkins | Wellness and Accessibility Services Director / Deputy Title IX Coordinator | Civil Rights and Title IX | (575) 538-6027 | dcalkins@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 103E | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zenaido Tres Camacho | Professor | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6251 | camachoz@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 221 |
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| Macario Campos | Head Cross Country Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6237 | teamelite@hotmail.com | Brancheau P.E. Complex 124 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linda Cano | Catering Supervisor | Sodexo | (575) 538-6099 | (575) 313-1438 | Student Memorial Center | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alice Casares | Department Budget Officer | Information Technology | (575) 538-6436 | Alice.Casares@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 108 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Casler | Assistant Professor / Biology Lab Director | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6642 | eric.casler@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 112 |
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| Danny Castillo | Adjunct Associate Professor | Math and Computer Science | (575) 534-7659 | castillod@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 218 |
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| Bryant Chaffino | Music Program Coordinator | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6617 | chaffinob@wnmu.edu | Parotti 114 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Born and raised in El Paso, TX, Bryant was exposed at an early age to a vast amount of cultural diversity and musical performances. He quickly gained interest in becoming a musician and educator, and has since pursued this passion. His careers began at the age of seventeen when he was asked to perform with his first professional ensemble and later that year becoming the youngest Track Trumpeter in the horse racing circuit; a position that is televised live nationally and internationally every week. After maintaining that position for three years he felt the need to start his path towards becoming an educator, shortly thereafter he took on the role of Head Mariachi Instructor for the Court Youth Center and created the Mariachi program for Gadsden Middle School and Gadsden High School in Anthony, NM. In 2009 after many years of performance in two of the largest and most well-known Mariachi ensembles in the Southwest and Mexico, Bryant founded his own professional group Mariachi Raices de America. Since then he has successfully lead the group to winning many awards and gaining prestigious recognition throughout the region. Beginning his career at WNMU, Bryant has worked his way up from an Adjunct Instructor to his current position as Music Program Coordinator. With the support of University Administration Bryant has taken Mariachi Plata from its modest beginning of four students to the now continually growing and award-winning ensembles of the Southwest. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ha Chau | Tech Support Coordinator | Western Institute for Lifelong Learning | (575) 538-6834 | ha.chau@wnmu.edu | 104 Rhoda Road | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Ms. Chau’s experience is supported by her Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Learning Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Recourses from Utah State University. Additionally, Ms. Chau has over 10 years of experience in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies from the LEAN philosophy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wen-chi Chen | Co-Chair of Behavioral Sciences / Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6114 | chenw@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 138 |
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| With training in mental health counseling and family life education, my research interests revolve around interpersonal psychology, particularly the need for influence and closeness in intimate relationships and its link to relationship satisfaction. I am equally committed to studying student motivation and retention, constantly seeking strategies to improve educational outcomes through psychological insights. Currently, I am investigating how the temperament of envy correlates with the trait of interpersonal victimhood, aiming to gain insights into resilience and the effects of social comparison on students’ well-being. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark Chu | Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6528 | po-sen.chu@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 137 |
| Psychology |
| My research interests include social support, sexism, prejudice, and attachment styles. I’ve constantly mentored undergraduate and graduate students on their research in various topics in psychological sciences, leading to their presenting the results at national conferences. Currently, I teach social statistics, research methods in psychology, social psychology, the psychology of prejudice, the psychology of gender, brain and behavior, as well as other electives. I was a state representative for the Southwest Psychological Association (SWPA) between 2014-2017. Now, I serve as a council representative for the Western Psychological Association (WPA). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin Cline | Professor of Speech and Communication and Chair of Humanities | Humanities | (575) 538-6536 | (775) 557-5131 | clineb@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 206 |
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| Dr. Cline teaches classes in Group Communication, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Media, Persuasion, Philosophy of Communication, Public Speaking and other communication classes as requested by students. He has published research in gender communication, legal communication, media ecology, rhetorical criticism and rhetorical theory. He chairs the Department of Communication which includes Communication, Composition, Creative Writing, English, Literature, and Philosophy. He is active in various community organizations and in his faith community. He loves spending time with his wife and daughter, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or snuggling with his pets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cynthia Coleman | Adjunct Faculty | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | colemanc@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 218 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Coleman | Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 313-1716 | jennifer.coleman@wnmu.edu |
| Psychology |
| Recent work has focused on undergraduate research with students at a distance and factors that impact belongingness in higher education. As a generalist at heart, my interests range from judgment and decision-making, advising, quality teaching/pedagogy, learning and memory, and more. At WNMU, I have been a pioneer of both online education and student engagement in research, scholarship, and creative works. I was a founding creator of the WNMU Research Symposium, founding Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the founder/creator of Student Research and Professional Development Funds (SRPD Funds). I serve on the Council of Undergraduate Research and on the editorial board for the Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research journal. In my spare time, I love playing the piano, reading, listening to music, and seeing shows. I also enjoy teaching my Australian Shepherd, “Kai,” new tricks, taking him to the dog park, and staying current by learning from my teenage son. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calie Comyford | Custodian | Physical Plant | (575) 538-6470 | comyfordc@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mikila Crespin | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6344 | crespin.mikila@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| W. Jack Crocker | Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | (575) 538-6318 | Jack.Crocker@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 128 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Staci Curtis | Adjunct Faculty | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | curtiss@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 210 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debra J. Dirksen | Dean, College of Education | College of Education | (575) 538-6427 | debra.dirksen@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terra Dunlap | Head Athletic Trainer | Athletics | (575) 538-6236 | straint1@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 303 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rick Dunn | Database Administrator | Information Technology | (575) 538-6437 | Rick.Dunn@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 104 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jay Baruch | Program Manager | College of Education | (575) 538-6418 | jay.baruch@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joel Blaxland | Associate Professor - Political Science | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | joel.blaxland@wnmu.edu |
| Political Science |
| I am an Associate Professor of Political Science in Western New Mexico University’s Department of Social Sciences & Cultural Studies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spenser Baca | Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6422 | spenser.baca@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 236 |
| Criminal Justice |
| My teaching philosophy is to keep it practical. Every student who invests effort should be rewarded with a significantly better-informed perspective of life outside the textbook and classroom. I believe understanding big picture policy, procedure, and case law begins with boiling things down to the profound and routine practical implications the criminal justice system has in people’s everyday lives. As a practicing attorney I take great interest in the mastery of effective communication in regard to managing client relationships/expectations, negotiation, and litigation. Academically I am interested in access to justice issues specific to communities in rural America and same for access and affordability to healthcare. Critical Race Theory, feminist legal theory, and end of life decision-making and the right to die are also academic areas I am enthusiastic about. I do pro bono legal representation for involuntary commitment cases and as guardian ad litem or respondent’s attorney for abuse and neglect cases when appointed by the court. I like to volunteer for the Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability and previously served on the board of directors. I currently sit on the New Mexico Community Development Council. I cherish and adore spending family time with my wife and our two daughters. We love Harry Potter, Star Wars, and most things Pittsburgh including the Steelers. I’m a casual fan of sports, gaming, and keeping up with current events/politics. I love music and am a huge fan of hip hop. I try to stay balanced by keeping a gym routine and reading books that have nothing to do with the law. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Coffey | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | Michael.Coffey@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William Corbett | Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6442 | (575) 522-1372 | corbettw1@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| Criminal Justice and Business Law and Ethics |
| I received a B.A. in Political Science and a MPA from the Pennsylvania State University. Following graduation, I worked as a family law hearing officer for the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania prior to working as a management consultant for the Alexander Proudfoot Company. I then obtained a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois and worked as a civil litigator in California for 13 years. Since 2008, I have taught in the areas of business law and ethics, criminal justice, and political science. I previously have served as a facilitator/mediator for civil litigation cases filed in the Third Judicial District of New Mexico and currently serve pro bono with the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bartholomew Brown | Director of Network Operations | Information Technology | (575) 538-6462 | Bart.Brown@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Bartholomew (Bart) Brown serves as the Director of Network Operations at WNMU. In this capacity, he oversees the Network and Systems Teams within the IT department, ensuring a modernized and secure environment for students, staff, and faculty. A Silver City native, Bart has been a dedicated member of the WNMU community since March 2016. Outside of work, he finds joy in backpacking and mountain biking adventures with his family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ed Brandt | Assistant Professor of Graphic Design | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6196 | Edmund.Brandt@wnmu.edu | Chino 23 |
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| Originally from Chicago, Ed Brandt received a BA from Lewis University concentrating in both fine art and graphic design. Upon graduation he began a career as a graphic designer, founding his own company five years later, serving clients from diverse industries nationwide. Returning to school to pursue a graduate degree in the fine arts, Ed received an MFA from The University of New Mexico with a focus in painting and drawing. Upon graduation, he helped found UNM Art’s graphic design concentration while serving as Professor of Practice. With an active studio practice, Ed explores the space between studio making and commercial practice. Employing a designer’s vocabulary, he seeks a means of expression that expands the definitions of both. With the use of graphic elements, he reacts to influences of visual communication. This imagery occupies active, visceral spaces that incorporate abstracted marks and unintended discovery. The resulting compositions acknowledge art making as an experiential and reactionary act as much as it is deliberate. A space that allows for recognition of the systematic form of design and a desire for creative voice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raelynn Aimee | Hall Director | Housing and Residence Life | (575) 538-6629 | raelynn.aimee@wnmu.edu | Mustang Village A South 104B | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandi Barraza | Financial Aid Counselor: Students with last names M-R | Financial Aid | (575) 538-6748 | Brandi.Barraza@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | I am a Financial Aid Counselor here are WNMU. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling from WNMU. I am a Grant County native. The beauty of the Gila Wilderness that surrounds this area is where I find enjoyment. I hope to be able to help students better understand the Financial Aid Process, so that their college career is a success. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monica Abeyta | Accounts Payable Supervisor | Department of Accounting - Division of Business Affairs | (575) 538-6168 | monica.abeyta@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 142 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bobbi Dodson | Director of Professional Development | Professional Development | (575) 538-6245 | bobbi.dodson@wnmu.edu | Miller Library 165 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Bobbi Dodson is the Director of Professional Development at WNMU. With a background in business operations, and program & process management, she brings over 25 years of experience to this position. She has a keen knack for building and bridging communication across all levels of an organization with an exceptional ability in building strong relationships with organizational staff, faculty & community members. She has a passion for people and her mission is to help others realize and use their potential to experience success. She loves a project…she and her husband are currently renovating a 100+-year-old historic home in Silver City, NM “Our goal is to restore this treasure to its fullest potential so that it lives on another 100+ years!” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joseph Chavez | Production Technician I | Media Technologies Services & Theater Productions | Joseph.Chavez@wnmu.edu | Parotti 115 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanessa Barahona | Clinical Placement Coordinator | College of Education | (575) 538-6425 | vanessa.barahona@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall Office Suite 211A | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Ms. Barahona is the Program Coordinator for our Field Experience Office at the School of Education. She joined WNMU Spring 2020 from El Paso, TX. She brings with her over a decade of experience in administrative/customer service work. Vanessa’s goal is to provide the best quality service to our students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brenda Diaz-Nunez | International Coordinator | External Affairs | (575) 538-6850 | Brenda.DiazNunez@wnmu.edu | MEChA | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Brenda Diaz Nunez is the International Coordinator for both the International Studies and Language Institute for Western New Mexico University. Brenda’s job is to collaborate with international universities to bring their students to study at Western. In addition, Brenda assists the External Affairs division with building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships between other institutions and WNMU both domestic and abroad. Brenda spends lots of time working with international/domestic partners to foster relationships for things like grants, initiatives, conferences, institutional partnerships and the sharing of information. Visit the International Studies’ page for more info! Visit the Language Institute’s page for more info! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joseph Arredondo | Patrolman | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | Joseph.Arredondo@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Officer Joseph Arredondo graduated from Western New Mexico Police Academy in 1998. He currently has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. He had previous stints with Western New Mexico University Police Department, Ruidoso Police Department and finally Silver City Police Department, where he retired as a Patrol Sergeant in 2019. Officer Arredondo has received numerous hours of training during his career, which includes some of the following; First Line Supervisor, Crash Reconstructionist, DWI and Radar/Lidar Instructor, Active Shooter, Instructor Development, Desert Snow, just to name a few. He also taught for several years at WNMU Police Academy. Officer Arredondo joined Western New Mexico University Police Department in September 2020. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam Camp | Wide Receivers Coach | Athletics | Samuel.Camp@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Benavidez | Assistant Director - Financial Aid | Financial Aid | (575) 538-6170 | Rebecca.Benavidez@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello, my name is Rebecca Benavidez and I am the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. I am excited to be here and involved in higher education. I am a native of Silver City and I attended and graduated from WNMU. The experience I gained from attending WNMU has been invaluable and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to receive an education from WNMU. I come from a family of educators who always emphasize the importance of education and it is an honor to be able to help students pursue their own educational goals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holly Anderson | Department Assistant for Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6634 | holly.anderson@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 200 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Angela Cox | Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6887 | Angela.Cox@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 138 |
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| Angela (Angie) Cox brings a wealth of experience to her role as an educator and healthcare professional. With degrees in Exercise and Sports Science (1994) and Nursing (2016) from West Texas A&M University, she’s cultivated a diverse skill set that spans both education and nursing. She made the transition to nursing in 2014 after nearly two decades spent in public education as a teacher and instructional technology specialist in a small rural district in Texas. Since then, she’s served in nursing roles including intensive care, acute mental health, nursing professional development, and cardiology care management. While serving as an instructor at WNMU’s School of Nursing and Kinesiology since 2021, Angie is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing Education at the University of Northern Colorado, where her research focus is on supporting nursing students’ well-being and skills development. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margaret Fran Driver | Associate Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | margaret.driver@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 122 |
| N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Ph.D. Student, 2022-Present, Liberty University: Nursing Education Executive Certificate in Nursing Educational Leadership, 2023, Liberty University M.S.N.&M.B.A.- H.C.M 2007, University of Phoenix: (emphasis Health Care Management B.S.N., 2004, University of Phoenix A.D.N., 1995 - Yuba College | Fran Driver, MSN, MBA, RN Her nursing experience includes working in all aspects of the hospital setting with her primary focus being the critical care areas. Fran has also worked in public and community health. She was CEO of a community health center. During this time, she helped transform a community by being a key partner in starting a regional food system and expanding mental health services. Fran has worked in California, Arizona, and New Mexico and continues her bedside career as an ICU/ER RN. Fran teaches in the pre-licensure BSN program. Fran is an avid motorcyclist and gardener and loves being outside. Fran believes that no matter what you are doing in life, you need to look at every situation holistically and do your best, always. It is a privilege to care for and teach others. Life is precious, so take the time and do it right. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dakota von Brimer | Advisor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6224 | Dakota.vonBrimer@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 226 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | BSW, 2017, Western New Mexico University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Claire Byer | Alumni Affairs Coordinator | WNMU Foundation | (575) 538-6693 | Claire.Byer@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Darlene Chavez | Assistant Director of Cultural Affairs | Cultural Affairs | (575) 538-6469 | alyssa.chavez@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 103 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Cook | Assistant Professor of Political Science | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6204 | michael.cook@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 207 |
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| Michael Cook is an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies at Western New Mexico University. Following more than 12 years in Arizona, he relocated to Silver City in January 2022. He teaches face-to-face, asynchronous online, and synchronous Zoom courses to serve the diverse needs of students in Silver City, rural New Mexico, and across the U.S. Michael has taught a wide array of courses, including Environmental Politics, Political Economy, Sex, Power & Politics in America, Qualitative Methods, American National Government, and Introduction to Political Theory, among others. He also has formal training and teaching interests in Queer Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. His research is situated at the nexus of natural resources extraction in Central Appalachia, environmental grassroots activism, labor-environmentalist cooperation/alliances, and economic transition. Michael is currently an active member of the Teacher Education Committee and Institutional Resources Committee. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jade Brown | Assistant Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-2992 | (575) 590-2992 | brownj15@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 231 |
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| Western New Mexico University- Master of Social Work | Professor Brown has spent several years in the helping profession. She began her Social work career as a Child Protective Worker in the roles of Permanency Planning, and Investigating severe abuse and death cases. Professor Brown later shifted her focus to clinical work and moved into the role of a Multi-Systemic Therapist providing intensive family-focused therapy treatment to those who have experienced child abuse and neglect, drug abuse, violent behaviors, and psychiatric disorders. Professor Brown has also provided Social work services in early interventions, serving children ages 0-3 and their families. Professor Brown is a certified Integrated Mental Health therapist which focuses on holistic self care, gratitude, balance, acceptance, safety and teamwork. In this role I have provided services for intensive outpatient substance use and mental health. I provide therapy services for depression, mood disorders, adhd, anxiety, parenting support, grief counseling, work and career issues, stress management, and personal development and growth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracy Anderson | Accountant | Accounting - Business Office | (575) 538-6553 | tracey.anderson@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mac Alexander | Special Team/Def Backs Coach | Athletics | Richard.Alexander@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 158 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Enriquez | Associate Athletic Director Internal Operation Affairs | Athletics | (575) 538-6203 | enriquezm@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 146 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hope Estepp Dixon | Primary Advisor | Advising Center | (575) 538-6378 | hope.estepp-dixon@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 107 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Drissell | Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6443 | matt.drissell@wnmu.edu | Chino 119 |
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| Matt Drissell is an Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing at Western New Mexico University where he leads courses in 2D studio art. He has an M.F.A. in Painting from the New York Academy of Art and a B.A. in Art from Wheaton College. Before making his way west, Matt previously taught at Dordt University in Iowa for 14 years. Named a 2015—16 Artist Fellow by the Iowa Arts Council, his current projects consider human interaction with the environment. For more information, visit Matt’s website: https://www.mattdrissell.com. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrick Briningstool | Assistant Football Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6218 | patrick.briningstool@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kalah Carrasco | Adjunct | Early Childhood Education | (575) 574 7547 | kalah.carrasco@wnmu.edu | College of Education |
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| Tyler Bingham | Assistant Professor of Mathematics | Math and Computer Science | tyler.bingham@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Linda Brown | Communication Specialist | Marketing & Communications | (575) 538-6353 | Linda.Brown@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 302 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April Burt | Assistant Vice President of Student Life | Student Life and Student Success | (575) 538-6014 | April.Burt@wnmu.edu | Student Memorial Center | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Breya Brown | Campus Recreation Coordinator | Student Life and Student Success | (575) 538-6736 | Breya.Brown@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 245 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elizabeth Davila | Class Schedule & Records Specialist | Office of the Registrar | (575) 538-6110 | Elizabeth.Davila@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 239 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joshua Baca | Admissions Counselor | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6193 | joshua.baca@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elizabeth Dean | Administrative Assistant | Student Life and Student Success | (575) 538-6749 | elizabeth.dean@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 149 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lazius Brown | Records Assistant | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6372 | lazius.brown@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Hughes | Banner System Analyst | Information Technology | (575) 538-6429 | Jennifer.Hughes@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adrian Andazola | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | Adrian.Andazola@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allison Barnes | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | allison.barnes@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amber Dominguez | Early Childhood Management Specialist | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6344 | amber.dominguez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amina Brown | Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | abrown5@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amy Briceno | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | amy.briceno@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Danielle Brockman | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | brockmand@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marvin Bello | Substitute Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | marvin.bello@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tania Beard | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | tania.beard@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karla Dominguez | Cook | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | karla.dominguezblanco@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amanda Ashburn | Teacher Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | amanda.ashburn@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chelsea Crespin | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | chelsea.crespin@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kyra Conerly | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | conerlyk@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lena Cisneros | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | lena.cisneros@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lillian Borrego | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | lillian.borrego@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juanwon Anderson-Verdell | Director of Student Life & Success | Student Life and Student Success | (575) 538-6304 | Juanwon.Anderson-Verdell@wnmu.edu | SMB 3rd Floor Student Life Area | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hobbies and interests include music, my fraternity: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., video Games, fashion. Research and academic interests: How Sense of Belonging on College Campuses for diverse populations Affects Retention and Persistence Rates and School the Prison Pipeline theory. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indigo Davidson | Department Assistant | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | Indigo.Davidson@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erika Beltran | Budget Administrator | Human Resources | (575) 538-6147 | Erika.Beltran@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annabelle Black Delfin | Director of Research and Program Development | Early Childhood Education | katherineannabelle.blackdelfin@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Dr. Black Delfin has been an adjunct professor at WNMU for five years, working with the Dean and early childhood team to develop the MA in Trauma-Informed Practices program. Currently Dr. Black Delfin teaches four of these graduate classes, as well as serves as a Capstone Project Mentor for students in this program. Her research topics include children’s cognitive development, symbolic representation and abstract thought, language learning, and autism spectrum disorder. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lori Baca | Financial Services Project Specialist | Business Office | (575) 538-6655 | lori.baca@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 203 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jacquelyn Bunker | Graduate Admissions Counselor | Graduate Admissions and Outreach Programs | (575) 538-6010 | jacquelyn.bunker@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 204 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Jackie Bunker joined WNMU and Graduate Admissions in Fall 2023. Jackie has over a decade of experience in education as a teacher, coach and director of operations at the collegiate and high school level. Originally form Phoenix, Arizona, she earned her BA in Secondary Education with a Mathematics concentration in 2012 from Arizona State University. After teaching and coaching at the high school level for five years, Jackie joined the Arizona State Sun Devils as the Director of Volleyball Operations and Assistant Beach Volleyball Coach from Fall 2013 to Spring 2017. Bunker earned her MA in Higher and Post-Secondary Education from ASU in 2016. Jackie returned to high school education in Fall 2017 teaching Geometry and coaching volleyball for seven years at Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Jackie and her family moved to Silver City in 2023 bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience. Jackie's goal is to partner with students, helping them achieve their goals. She is excited to help you pursue your dreams at WNMU! Go Mustangs! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Dean | Patrolman | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | james.dean@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oscar Arteaga | Assistant Director Title V | External Affairs | (575) 538-6870 | oscar.arteagaromero@wnmu.edu | MEChA 208 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carol A Brennan | Adjunct | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | (505) 255-7077 | cbrennan@wnmu.edu |
| Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) |
| Adjunct WNMU since 1/21; prior full time core Counseling faculty University of the Southwest 9 yrs., 25 yrs. clinical practice as child therapist; Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, NM LPCC since 1994. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicole Daniels | Adjunct | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | nicole.daniels@wnmu.edu |
| Counseling, School Counseling |
| I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho, and I have been practicing for 6 years. The first part of my career was spent working with survivors of trauma and specifically sexual abuse. I am trained in EMDR and TF-CBT. I now work as an elementary school counselor in a small, rural school district. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jean A Briley | Adjunct Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 635-8376 | jean.briley@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Let me introduce myself! I have been in healthcare for over 27 years in various capacities. I began my career with CYFD as a case worker, moved on to work as a case manager in a hospital, and continued my journey forward to oversight of Home Health and Hospice, hospital COO, hospital CEO, and Regional Director in the western states for a large insurance organization. As I began to teach at the college level all of that experience afforded me much insight into leadership and social work. If anything, I have learned, as a social worker there isn't anything you can't do! Applying the skills you learn as a social worker can propel you into anything you choose as a career. In addition to my career, I live in a beautiful resort community in New Mexico. My husband and I have a blended family of 5 children and 6 grandchildren that keep us very busy. We love the outdoors and from our front porch can see elk, deer, and wild horses grazing around us daily! We recently added a new addition to the family, Jaxon! Jaxon is a 3-year-old rescue dachshund/terrier mix with much energy and personality! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kelli Barnes | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Social Work | (713) 628-3249 | kelli.barnes@wnmu.edu |
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| I wanted to introduce myself. I live in Texas very near the University of Houston where I obtained my graduate degree from the Graduate College of Social Work. I have been a licensed Social Worker for approximately a decade and I have obtained my Supervisor credential in relation to the Clinical credential in Social Work. I currently hold a Licensed Clinical Social Work license and Supervisor status in my home state (LCSW-S). I have experience in settings as diverse as medical/hospital and rehab Social Work and nursing facility settings. I have also had the pleasure to work in psychiatric in-patient settings. I currently serve as a Social Service Consultant to various Nursing Facilities where it remains vital and rare for them to hire a fully credentialed and ultimately Licensed Social Worker--even at the Bachelors level. SW Consultants assist in the rural arena. In addition, I have been blessed to have a clinical practice in nursing facilities and on Alzheimer's units. It has been amazing to interact with both staff members and family, in addition to the wonderful residents at various stages related to their health care journey. I greatly enjoyed my work with these wonderful patients. I have also worked with hospice and am a Certified Mediator. This training has been a great asset to my clinical training. I possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD.) with Industrial/Organizational emphasis. I have completed my final dissertation. In particular my areas of research interest include mindfulness, CBT and any type of Carl Jung studies especially at my local Jung Center. I like Dream Analysis. Thank you. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sarah Balderas | Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | sarah.balderas@wnmu.edu | Immigration Law | Criminal Justice | J.D. in Law, Washburn University School of Law, 2018 | Sarah Balderas was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She attended Bishop Carroll High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Newman University as a student-athlete, and obtained her Juris Doctorate from the Washburn University School of Law. Sarah has been practicing law since September of 2018. She works alongside her cousin, Angela Balderas, at Balderas Legal Group, LLC, specializing in immigration law. Currently, she is a board member of the nonprofit organizations Children 1st, Salud + Bienestar, and the Wichita Public Library. In her free time, she golfs with her family every weekend. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catherine Bradley | Adjunct Faculty | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | (575) 538-4313 | (520) 235-4313 | bradleyc@wnmu.edu |
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| Stephanie Bonnette | Adjunct Social Work Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-8892 | (803) 640-8892 | stephanie_bonnette2000@yahoo.com | Remote | SWK 502 Intro to Adv.Gen. SWK Practice | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Stephanie Bonnette is an LMSW in both South Carolina and Georgia. She also holds her Accredited Case Management certification in Social Work as well as her Certified Case Management credential. She has 13 years post MSW experience. She currently works as a Behavioral Health case manager for a government contracted insurance provider working with military members and their families. She has spent most of her career working in the inpatient acute health care setting focusing primarily on critical care recovery. Stephanie is currently pursuing her palliative and hospice care certification and holds a seat on the Ethics Committee for Educational Advancements. Stephanie is passionate about education, equality, advocacy and bringing awareness to the importance of competent and compassionate professionals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dorian Carrasco | Assistant Athletics Director – Student Achievement | Athletics | (575) 538-6782 | dorian.carrasco@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 135 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joseph Doyle | Internship Coordinator A-L | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6074 | joseph.doyle@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Castañon | Reference Librarian | Miller Library | (575) 538-6175 | jennifer.castanon@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Jenny Castañon is the Reference Librarian at WNMU Miller Library. She has worked in a library since 2020 and enjoys literature and working with the community. She is multifaceted. When she is not working as a librarian, she works on her art and designs, grant writing, or in nature. She is excited about the prospect of using her talents to better serve the WNMU community. Jenny Castañon received her BFA and AAS at Western New Mexico University and an MFA from Illinois State University. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crystal Crowell | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | Crystal.Crowell@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Aretha Amundson is a licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She is also a Grant County clinical director, supervisor, and counselor who currently works at Winborn Wellness and Counseling in Silver City, NM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aretha Amundson | Adjunct Instructor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | aretha.amundson@wnmu.edu |
| Psychology | M.A. in Counseling, 2016, Western New Mexico University | Aretha Amundson is a licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She is also a Grant County clinical director, supervisor, and counselor who currently works at Winborn Wellness and Counseling in Silver City, NM. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrea Chavez | Graduate Admissions Counselor | Graduate Admissions and Outreach Programs | (575) 538-6383 | andrea.chavez2@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 205 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Andrea is a dedicated Graduate Admission Counselor at Western New Mexico University, where she is passionate about guiding prospective students through the admissions process and helping them find their path to academic and professional success. As a former student, she earned a BBA in Business Management, with Minors in HR and Economics. She is currently working on earning her MBA. Outside of her professional life, Andrea enjoys doing outdoor activities with family and friends. She is committed to continuing her growth in the field of education and looks forward to contributing to the success of future graduate students at Western New Mexico University. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sarah Dominguez | Administrative Associate | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6227 | Sarah.Dominguez@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 102 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joshua Adamowich | Associate Director of Recruitment | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6001 | Joshua.Adamowich@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -6027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deborah Calkins | Wellness and Accessibility Services Director | Wellness and Accessibility Services | 6027 | dcalkins@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 103E | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoe Barnes | Graphic Designer | Marketing & Communications | (575) 538-6371 | zoe.barnes@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 304 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William Corbett | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6442 | (575)522-1372 | corbettw1@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| Criminal Justice and Business Law and Ethics |
| I received a B.A. in Political Science and a MPA from the Pennsylvania State University. Following graduation, I worked as a family law hearing officer for the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania prior to working as a management consultant for the Alexander Proudfoot Company. I then obtained a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois and worked as a civil litigator in California for 13 years. Since 2008, I have taught in the areas of business law and ethics, criminal justice, and political science. I previously have served as a facilitator/mediator for civil litigation cases filed in the Third Judicial District of New Mexico and currently serve pro bono with the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Bobadilla | Associate Dean, School of Social Work and Associate Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6632 | tony.bobadilla@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge |
| Social Work |
| My name is Dr. Tony Bobadilla, and I am a dedicated scholar-practitioner with extensive experience in the fields of Social Work and Special Education. I balance my time between clinical practice, training, consulting, scholarly writing, and research. Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor at Western New Mexico University, where I teach various courses in Social Work.
My academic journey began at New Mexico State University, where I earned degrees in Social Work, Foreign Languages, and Special Education, with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders. My clinical practice focuses on providing therapy to adults, children, and adolescents facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment challenges. Additionally, my consulting work is centered on delivering intensive services to adults with disabilities and those with various behavioral concerns.
As an educator, I am passionate about introducing new concepts and teachings to both students and clients, witnessing firsthand the transformative power of education and therapy. I am eager to continue applying my experience and compassion in shaping the next generation of Social Workers.
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| Anthony Chavez | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | anthony.chavez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yesenia Acosta | Adjunct Professor School of Social Work, CCM, MSW, LCSW | School of Social Work | Acostay1@wnmu.edu | 581 Field Practicum 582 Field Practicum 620 Advanced Psycho Social Approach to Social Work Practice 615 Clinical Intervention and Assessment | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW, 2013 New Mexico State University BSW, 2011 New Mexico State University | Yesenia Acosta, CCM, MSW, LCSW is an associate professor for the Social Work department at Western New Mexico University. Professor Acosta received both her BSW and MSW from New Mexico State University with highest honors and outstanding senior award for the College of Health and Social Services. Professor Acosta was successfully trained in the middle management academy for behavioral health. For more than a decade, Professor Acosta has dedicated her career to behavioral health. Yesenia’s experience includes being a case manager, therapist, clinical supervisor, and director of clinical services and integrated behavioral health. Professor Acosta had lead behavioral health programs and ran behavioral health agencies in her community. Professor Acosta is a board-certified supervisor and specialties are in direct practice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David J. Adams | Associate Adjunct Professor of Social Work, LCSW | School of Social Work | david.adams@wnmu.edu | SWK 615 Clinical Intervention & Assessment
SWK 415/515 Psychopharmacology
SWK 424/524 Adventure/Experiential Therapy
SWK 581 Foundation Field Practicum
SWK 681 Advanced Field Practicum
SWK 2110 Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | M.S.W. 2016, Western New Mexico University
B.S.W. 2012, Pittsburg State University | My name is David Adams and I am a clinical social worker (LCSW). I live in Southeast Kansas. As a ‘big bald bearded biker’, my presentation opens doors to populations that would not otherwise seek out clinical social work services. I graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2012 with a bachelor’s in social work, and Western New Mexico University with a master’s in social work in 2016. Since then, I’ve served as a residential adolescent trauma therapist, emergency department behavioral health assessment team counselor, examination room integrated behavioral health consultant, and community mental health therapist. I work part-time now as an outpatient therapist in Southeast Kansas and full-time as a Christian counselor in my niche private practice. I hold licenses to practice clinical social work in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. I enjoy facilitating reconciliation, validation, restoration, and repair on the micro and mezzo levels. I look forward to serving the students at my alma mater to equip social workers in their communities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shana Arviso | SWK Adjunct, LBSW, MSW | School of Social Work | arvisos@wunm.edu | SWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum II SWK 320 Diversity in Social Work Practice SOWK 1110 Ethics for Social Worker and Human Services SWK 502 Intro to Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Associate of arts | 2003-2005 | Trinidad state junior college Major: Pre-Nursing Graduate, 2005, Associate of Liberal Arts Undergraduate | 2008-2009 | New Mexico university-Gallup Major: Education, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BACHELOR’S of social work | 2013-2015 | Western New Mexico University Major: Social Work Graduate, 2015, Bachelors of Social Work Master of Social Work | 2018-2019 | Western New Mexico University Major: Social Work Graduate, 2019, Master of Social Work Graduate Certificate, 2019, Rural Community Development | I currently work as a part time social work adjunct for Western New Mexico University, School of Social Work. I also work at The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch Campus as the Accommodation’s Specialist and Advisor. Prior to joining UNM, I worked in child protective services with the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). I was employed as an CPS Investigation Case Worker. Prior to receiving my master’s in social work (MSW), I was promoted to Permanency Planning and Placement Supervisor and covered as the County Office Manager during the COVID 19 Pandemic. Professional Memberships include NASPA and NM AHEAD. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denise Bennett | Adjunct Social Work Instructor, RYT-200, MBA, MSW, LCSW | School of Social Work | Denise.Bennett@WNMU.edu | SWK 681 Advanced Field Practicum I SWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum II SWK 620 Advanced Psychosocial Approach to Social Work Practice | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MBA, 2019, New Mexico Highlands University MSW, 2016, New Mexico Highlands University BSW, 2014, New Mexico Highlands University | Denise Bennett is passionate social worker who has held different roles in school, medical, program coordination that have provided the opportunity for a vast and adventurous journey in social work. Denise’s journey start at New Mexico Highlands University in their Social Work Bachelor program as a first-generation college student. She went on to complete her Master’s in Clinical Social Work at Highlands. She later returned to Highland’s to obtain an MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources Management and Finance. After completing this portion of her educational journey Denise continued to challenge herself in social work in many ways including by collaborating with a Professor at the University of New Mexico for a research study around race in education. Denise also enjoys new and different ways to help others in social work and ventured into a big passion that is teaching and mentoring other social workers. Denise is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Denise continues to have a passion of research and change through research. In the future Denise is looking to complete a Doctorate program where she will be able to research ways to bring different methods like Yoga into social work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yonzel Burt | Adjunct Social Work Professor | School of Social Work | Yonzel.Burt@wnmu.edu | SWK 510. 76 HUMAN BEHAVIOR SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT | Social Work | Ed.D, 2013, University of Phoenix MSW, 2006, Springfield College BS, 2003, Springfield College | - Responsible for the overall coordination, administration, and management of the social work practice in all areas of the Criminal Defense Practice. These practice areas include but are not limited to, all trial offices, Post-Conviction, Special Litigation, and Exploitation Intervention Projects. - Lead in designing protocols and facilitating training for all staff working with vulnerable and challenging clients in crisis. - Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop multidisciplinary training for legal and non-legal staff. Develop new protocols and strategies to respond to changing client service delivery needs throughout the criminal court system. - Responsible for supervising and managing the Criminal Defense Practice, Social Work Department, and supervisory staff of all units and offices. - Create and support best practices approaches to meeting staff and client needs, focusing on improving the quality of representation for clients and staff professional development. - Responsible for overseeing new social work staff hiring in the Criminal Defense Practice. - Develop policies and protocols for working with people in crisis. - Partner with the CDP Training Department, the Juvenile Rights Practices, and the Senior Leadership team members. - Responsible for collecting and reporting statistical data, grant and contract reporting concerning social work services in the Criminal Defense Practice. - Collaborate with the Grants and Contracts team to identify funding sources and create programming proposals that address clients' emerging needs. - Provide emergency office and case coverage. - Initiate and coordinate special projects. - Participate in practice-wide supervisory and management meetings. - Represent the Criminal Defense Practice at external meetings and conferences. - Oversee and lead a social work staff of 108 in the areas and titles of forensic, mitigation, immigration, mental health, homicide, post-conviction, criminal appeals, pre-arraignment, and community escorts. - Enable the System Director to cultivate a society of complete transparency. Oversee initiatives on performance and effectiveness, hiring and promotion possibilities, and challenges affecting our department and the care we deliver. Provide the most significant level of clinical care by ensuring efficiencies with all social work services. Develop new programming efforts to maximize clinically advanced and cutting-edge social work care. Facilitate the creation and implementation of Performance Improvement programs. Establish, maintain, mentor, and direct staff for the division's performance improvement activities and facilitation, optimizing current performance improvement systems. Enhance clinical, operational, and financial quality and efficiency by reviewing the satisfaction of internal and external customers. - Direct, facilitate, and organize projects to enhance social work practice, influencing communication and decision-making regarding team objectives and progress at all clinical, financial, and operational management levels. Direct initiatives to value diversity and inclusion, translating and implementing efficiencies into all areas of regulatory preparation. - Spearheaded objectives by liaising for the YNHHS Regulatory Readiness and Legal and Risk Management Departments. CORE EXPERTISE Data Analysis, Risk Management, Clinical Social Work Services, Conflict Resolution, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Elderly and Child Protective Services, Academic Instruction, Case Management, Strategic Thinking, Program Facilitation Strategic Direction, Flexibility and Resilience, Diversity and Inclusion, and Data and Technology Management RESEARCH INTERESTS Human Behavior and the Environment, Dynamics of Racism and Oppression, Assessment and Diagnosis, Social Work Services for Older Adults, Children & Family Counseling, Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Strategic Planning for Public and Non-Profit Social Justice and Equity, and Social Work Research Methods CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Connecticut (#13528) | November 2023 –Present Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), State of Massachusetts (#128003) | May 2024-Present Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Evergreen Certification (#325700) | November 2023 – Present Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), Evergreen Certification (#734535) |May 2024-Present Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI Trained) Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT | September 2016 – March 2017 PUBLICATIONS Sells, Y, (2014). Involving Parents in Children’s Math Homework through Formal Parent Math Programs. ProQuest Online Publication-Dissertation. Burt, Y, (2024). Growing and Developing within the Social Work Practice: The Power of Your Language, Attitude, Tone, and Energy (L.A.T.E.): https://www.amazon.com/author/dryonzelburt PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS IMPACT Fairfield County-Impact Fairfield County is based on the Impact 100 collective giving model. The goal is to gather at least 100 women in the area to pool their contributions to make significant philanthropic investments in local non-profits. Through transformational grants, we are not only able to greatly improve the lives of those in our community, but we have developed a venue for women to learn about local needs, which non-profits are meeting those needs, and educating ourselves on how to put our philanthropic investments to use more effectively Fairfield County February 2022-Present. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Budtri Chowtham | Social Work Adjunct Faculty, LCSW | School of Social Work | chowthamb@wnmu.edu | SWK 501 Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice SWK 510 Human Behavior and the Social Environment SWK 511 Generalist Social Work Practice SWK 487/583 Field Instruction | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | M.S.W., 2000, California State University, San Bernardino B.S., 1998, California State University, Fullerton | Budtri Chowtham, LCSW has 24 years of Social Services experience, Budtri received her MSW in 2000 and has held positions within Child Protective Services for 14 years as a worker and as a Supervisor for the Emergency Response Unit in California. Budtri has been a medical social worker for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital for 10 years, specializing in the adolescent unit with foster youth, eating disorders and chronic medical conditions. Currently, Budtri is at Kaiser Permanente, as an adult medical social worker. Budtri has taught for WNMU since 2017, she has taught and is currently teaching SWK 501, 510, 511, and 487/583, the field instructor courses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jamie-Lee Connor | Adjunct Assistant Professor, DSW, LCSW | School of Social Work | jamie-lee.conner@wnmu.edu | SWK 403 Social Welfare Policy SWK 502 Introduction to Advanced Generalist SWK 510 Human Behavior in the Social Environment SWK Social Work with Aging Populations | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | DSW, 2019 Florida Atlantic University MSW, 2010 Florida Atlantic University BSW, 2007 Florida Atlantic University | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanessa Cortez | LCSW, Adjunct Professor | School of Social Work | cortezv1@wnmu.edu | Adv Psycho-Social App SWK Prc, SWK 620
Group Work in Social Work Practice SWK-522
Human Behavior Social Environment, SWK-510
ACCT 332 Financial Accounting II
ACCT 336 Fraud Examination | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW, 2014, Loma Linda University B.A. 2011, Life Pacific University Biblical Studies Counseling | I am a Pediatric trauma informed clinical therapist. I am certified in multiple trauma modalities of treatment. I am the Lead clinician for two pediatric mental health clinics. I have taught at the graduate level for multiple schools since 2015. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dr Carmela G. Daniels | Social Work Adjunct Instructor, DSW, LISW-S | School of Social Work | carmela.shackleford-daniels@wnmu.edu | SWK 681 SWK 682 SWK 620 SWK 582 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
DSW Capella University, School of Public Servant Degree Conferred: August 2020
Capstone: Coordination of Services Through Program Evaluation for Individuals who are Homeless
MSW Florida International University, Social Work Degree Conferred: August 2004
BSW Capital University, Social Work Degree Conferred: May2003
AAS Sinclair Community College, Mental Health Degree Conferred May 2001
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Dr. Carmela G. Daniels, DSW, LISW-S is a licensed clinical social worker with the State of Ohio who holds a DSW (Doctorate in Social Work) from Capella University. She holds an MSW (Masters of Social Work) from Florida International University, BA in Social Work from Capital University and Associates Degree in Mental Health from Sinclair Community College. She is employed with the Department of Veteran Affairs and has a wide range of professional and clinical background experience in serving veterans and their families.
Dr. Daniels is a strong leader in the Dayton community, working to serve all populations who are in need. She is owner of Dr. Carmela Daniels Mentoring & Counseling; LLC. Dr. Daniels is an educator in higher learning, she provides individual mentoring & professional coaching, conducts workshops and presentations, as well as public and keynote speaking engagements throughout Ohio. Dr. Daniels has been accepted into Leadership Ohio Class of 2021. The Class of 2021– the second largest class in the program’s history– is comprised of accomplished professionals from the private sector, government, and non-profit arenas. Dr. Daniels brings to this platform years of knowledge and experience.
Dr. Daniels is a member of various local and national organizations such as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) & Federally Employed Women (FEW). She remains dedicated to working with people from a variety of backgrounds and enhancing the community.
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| Jodi Edens-Crocker | Director | WNMU Foundation | (575) 538-6274 | Jodi.EdensCrocker@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Faye Egan | Systems Specialist | Information Technology | (575) 538-6295 | Faye.Egan@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 108 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jessica Enriquez | Director of Graduate Admissions and Outreach Programs | Graduate Admissions and Outreach Programs | (575) 538-6009 | jessica.enriquez@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 212 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | In her role of Director of Graduate Admissions & Outreach Programs, Jessica is a champion of the arch of the student experience at WNMU. She works with students entering WNMU as dual and concurrent enrollment students, teachers and schools who serve those students, and graduate students returning to WNMU to complete their master's degrees. When serving in this role, she pulls from her extensive experiences as an alumnus of WNMU and a seasoned employee. As a former student, Jessica earned a BA in Rehabilitation Services, MA in Counseling, MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, and graduate certificates in Psychology and English. Her varied degrees enrich her appreciation of the goals of our students. Additionally, her more than 20 years of work experience at WNMU spans several sectors of the university. She worked as an advisor in Academic Affairs, as the Executive Assistance to the Vice President of Business Affairs, and in admissions within Student Affairs. Her wealth of knowledge and breadth of experience at the university makes her an excellent advocate of students, programs, and the university overall. Jessica is excited and passionate about Graduate Admissions & Outreach Programs at WNMU and truly enjoys working with all students that come to be Mustangs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barbara Maestas Flores | Program Manager, Library Operations / Special Events | Miller Library | (575) 538-6745 | Barbara.Flores@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Barbara began working for WNMU in 1982. She has held positions in the Registrar's Office, Athletic Department, President's Office and Miller Library. She served as a member of the 24-member NCAA Management Council, a WNMU Staff Senator and member of the WNMU Academic Symposium.
Barbara is active in the larger Silver City community as well. She has been involved in the Optimist Club of Silver City, Latinas Unidas, Little League, and other organizations in the area.
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| Eddie Flores | Chief of Campus Police | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | florese4@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Chief Eddie Flores has been Chief of Police for the Western New Mexico University Police department since November 2008. Chief Flores has 31 years of experience and is a retired Captain with the New Mexico State Police. During his tenure with the State Police, Chief Flores has attended numerous hours in advanced training, some of which include Incident Command System certified 100 thru 700, Community Crisis Preparedness, Management and Supervision, Critical Incident Command, and Counter Drug Special Reaction Team training. He also served in various positions throughout the ranks of the State Police that include being an Emergency Response Officer for Hazardous Materials, Honor Guard Commander, Internal Affairs Investigator, and ultimately, District Commander. Chief Flores has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from WNMU. In 2015 Chief Flores earned his Master’s in Business Administration Degree from WNMU. Chief Flores is a member of the National Honor Societies of Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta Mu Delta. Chief Flores is also a graduate of the 196th Class of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Chief Flores is a certified New Mexico Department of Public Safety police instructor and instructs various subjects. He serves as an adjunct instructor for the WNMU police academy. Chief Flores has served in various organizations throughout his career to include serving on the Luna and Grant County DWI board, served as Secretary and Vice President on the Silver City School board, and has served on the board for Little league and Teen court. Chief Flores is married and has six children. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dean Foster | Chief Online Education Officer | Academic Technology Services | (575) 538-6046 | (575) 519-4249 | fosterd@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Dean Foster is the Chief Online Education Officer at WNMU, where he has been dedicated to advancing online education initiatives for over 23 years. With extensive experience in instructional technology and design, Dean has supported many Learning Management Systems, including WebCT 2, Vista, Moodle, and the current platform, Instructure Canvas. Dean's expertise extends to the classroom, with over 14 years of experience teaching in the Instructional Technology and Design program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Freilinger | Adjunct Faculty, Sociology | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6634 | freilingerr@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denise Friedrick | Office Specialist | Western Institute for Lifelong Learning | (575) 538-6835 | denise.friedrick@wnmu.edu | 104 Rhoda Road | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Denise Friedrick is the Office Specialist for Western Institute for Lifelong Learning, affectionately known as WILL. Denise has been with WILL for six years and maintains the WILL Office providing the public interface, coordinating curriculum and keeping things lively. Denise has a degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, from a few years back, maybe too many to mention. She has a deep appreciation for nature which she incorporates into her art as a sculptor. To see her work up close and personal stop by the Silva Creek Botanical Gardens. Denise is a true animal lover and never hesitates to aid in finding a home for a needy animal. She enjoys birding, traveling and dreaming of warm, sandy beaches | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Fritz | Professor of History | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6823 | scott.fritz@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 201 |
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| Dr. Scott Fritz attended the University of California, at Santa Cruz where he completed a baccalaureate degree in the History of Asia in 1991. After that, he continued his graduate studies at New Mexico State University. There, he studied under Dr. Darlis Miller and completed a Masters Thesis on the history of mercantile capitalism in the Mesilla Valley from 1870-1881. Following the completion of his Master of Arts in History, he continued his education at Northern Arizona University, completing a Ph.D. in History in 2004. Since then, he has taught at Western New Mexico University. The classes that he teaches include, “History of New Mexico,” “History of Southwest Indians,” and the “West in American History.” He currently researches the history of small business in Southwestern New Mexico. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Susan Russell | Registrar | Office of the Registrar | (575) 538-6117 | Susan.Garland@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 232 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paula Gentry | Associate Professor of Biology | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-4110 | (575) 546-6556 | paula.gentry@wnmu.edu | WNMU Deming 162 |
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| Tammy L. Gibson | Adjunct | Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6307 | gibsont@wnmu.edu |
| Early Childhood Education |
| I am currently an adjunct instructor in the early childhood programs at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Lead Clinical Faculty for both universities. As Visiting Assistant Professor at WNMU, I taught courses offered as face to face, ITV and online. I also assisted in students in advisement and degree planning. I have Lead Clinical Faculty experience having supervised BA level students at both WNMU and NMSU. I have participated in serving on committees on a department and university level. Part of my responsibilities at both universities has been to assist in evaluating applications for the admittance to the early childhood teacher education program at NMSU and exit requirements for graduating bachelor level students at both WNMU and NMSU. I taught as adjunct faculty at Dona Ana Community College and New Mexico State University from August 2010-2017. I have taught as Visiting Assistant Professor From 2013-2016 at Western New Mexico University and an adjunct instructor since 2015. I have taught most University coursework in Early Childhood Education. I have taught courses face to face and online. I am currently University Supervisor for two students at WNMU and NMSU in the early childhood program and have assisted with evaluating both Masters Programs exit Portfolios and Bachelor level entrance Portfolios for the teacher education program (TEP). I have been an early childhood educator working in the classroom for over 15 years, I worked as the classroom as lead teacher, providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate education for children ages three to five years. I have also taught children birth to two years of age to gain experience with younger children when I began the infant and toddler program with The Learning Tree Preschool. I was co-director of the Learning Tree Preschool for seven years. I assisted in obtaining and managing the National Accreditation with NAEYC as well as maintaining responsibilities required by the State of New Mexico, Children, Youth and Families Department. I also supervised and mentored teachers working at the school and scheduled regular continuing education hours for employees. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charlene Gomez | Administrative Coordinator | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6439 | gomezc@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall 154 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sachiko Gomi | Associate Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6070 | gomis@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 223 |
| Social Work |
| Sachiko Gomi joined WNMU School of Social Work in 2016. She has taught at the BSW and MSW levels. Her research interest addresses the intersection of cultural diversity, spirituality, and social work practice. Her practice experience includes community-based mental health practice, program development in the field of supervised visitation, and social work field coordination. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sharon Gough | Adjunct Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6442 | goughs@wnmu.edu |
| Psychology |
| Dr. Gough is a licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor as well as a Clinical Counselor. She has been practicing as a clinical therapist since 2001. Currently, she provides therapy services to a diverse range of clients, including active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families, and provides counseling for substance abuse, couples, and trauma-related issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Bub Graham | Applied Tech Lecturer/Recruiter | Applied Technologies | (575) 538-6285 | (575) 519-2906 | grahamb2@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 170 |
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| Royce Grubic | Adjunct Professor of English and Philosophy | Humanities | (575) 538-6391 | grubicr@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 103 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
| Began at WNMU: 2009
2019 Excellence in Teaching Award, National Society of Leadership and Success
Selected Publications: Cosmos, Chaos, and Process in Western Thought: Towards a New Science and Existentialist Social Ethic (2009); two novels, The Violinist (2009) and sNOweYES (2012); contributing book/film reviewer and editor for The Red Savina Review (2015-2018).
Hobbies, Diversions, and Other Sources of Income: academic and literary editor (Washington State University, 2018-current); art and graphic design; music composition and recording; animation and digital film editing; vegetarian cooking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thomas Gruszka | Professor, Mathematics | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6102 | Thomas.Gruszka@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lenita Hammonds-Murphy | Faculty, Rehab Services | College of Education | (575) 538-6442 | hammondsmurphyl@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | TBA | TBA | TBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brent Hansen | Adjunct Faculty | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | hansenb@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April Hanson | Video Communications Director | Video Communications | (575)-313-7377 | April.Hanson@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clint Hardesty | Telecommunications Manager | Information Technology | (575) 538-6434 | Clint.Hardesty@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 104B | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lynn Haugen | Professor | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6202 | lynn.haugen@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 143 | Animal Form, Function, and Diversity (AFFD), Vertebrate Zoology, Behavioral Ecology, Biogeography, and Biology for Health Sciences |
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| Curtis Hayes | Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6442 | curtis.hayes@wnmu.edu | Civil Rights and Liberties | Criminal Justice |
| Professor Hayes practiced law for ten years, nine of which he spent as a prosecutor in New Mexico. He taught at WNMU for 24 years and then worked for the City of Gallup, New Mexico, as the City Attorney for six years before retiring. Professor Hayes remains active in education, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience through adjunct teaching at WNMU. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deborah Heller | Professor, English | Humanities | (575) 538-6527 | hellerd@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 304 |
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| Andy Hernandez | Professor of History | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6212 | (575) 694-6434 | andy.hernandez@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 202 |
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| Amanda Higgins | Adjunct Faculty | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | higginsa@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrea Jaquez | Access Services Librarian | Miller Library | (575) 538-6006 | andrea.jaquez@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Andrea Jaquez has been a dedicated member of the Miller Library team for 19 years. With a passion for history, she manages the library's special collections, ensuring preservation and accessibility. Andrea is also the go-to person for interlibrary loan services, connecting patrons with resources from libraries worldwide. Her commitment to the library and its patrons exemplifies her love for the institution, community, and its role in learning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MariaElena Jauregui | Adjunct | Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6343 | jaureguim@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall 110 |
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| MariaElena Jauregui-Cross is a LPCC, holds an Infant Mental Health endorsement at level 3, and is currently working towards becoming a RPT-S. MariaElena fell in love with Play therapy during her internship and have continued to grow her skills since. There are a number of ways MariaElena spreads the word about Play Therapy. First, she uses it daily with children and families she works with. Second, her agency is a training site for introducing Play Therapy for bachelors and masters students. Finally, her agency is registered as APT continuing education hour provider and she helps put on an annual conference that enables therapist in NM and surrounding areas to continue to earn CE’s towards their registration. MariaElena is passionate about working with others in the state to continue learning about and advocating for Play Therapy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin C. Jenkins | Chair - Advanced Clinical and Education Programs / Associate Professor of Rehab & Therapy | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | (575) 538-6184 | benjamin.jenkins@wnmu.edu | GRC second floor |
| COUN, REHAB, CHDP | Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counseling – The University of Texas-Pan American (2015) Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) – Utah State University (2008) B.S. Family, Consumer, and Human Development – Utah State University (2006) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC #112130) | Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification | Exp. 09/30/2024 | Dr. Benjamin C. Jenkins is not just an educator; he's a trailblazer in rehabilitation counseling and futures-literacy leadership. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and the Department Chair for Advanced Clinical & Education Programs at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), Dr. Jenkins is renowned for his innovative and inclusive approach to higher education. With a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas-Pan American and a Master's from Utah State University, as well as a national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Dr. Jenkins has cultivated an illustrious career that bridges academic excellence and practical expertise. His leadership is marked by a visionary overhaul of the Educational Leadership Program, introducing futures-literate leadership principles and groundbreaking curriculum rooted in dialogic organizational development and generative change theories. Dr. Jenkins's creative pursuits have led to the development of unique programs such as a Yoga Studies degree, to be the first of its kind at a public university, and a registered Yoga Teacher Training program. His commitment to fostering an inclusive culture is evident in the transformation of WNMU's Counseling Program, where he spearheaded the implementation of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategic Plan and introduced the Board-Certified Telemental Health certificate curriculum. In the realm of vocational and forensic rehabilitation, Dr. Jenkins is a sought-after expert specializing in evaluations related to trucking-related injuries and accidents. His proficiency in vocational rehabilitation has been pivotal in numerous civil litigation and insurance claim cases, providing insights into economic damages and residual vocational potential. A champion for community health, Dr. Jenkins pioneered the first Certified Community Health Worker training program in Southwest New Mexico, endorsed by the New Mexico Department of Health. His collaborative efforts have secured substantial grants, such as the $1.57 million Grow Our Behavioral Health Workforce New Mexico project, aimed at integrating behavioral and primary health care in rural communities. Dr. Jenkins's academic contributions are extensive, with numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. He holds editorial positions with respected journals and is an active member of professional organizations like the Association for Career & Technical Education and the International Association of Rehabilitation Counselors. Dr. Jenkins’s passion for inclusive education, his foresight in leadership, and his relentless pursuit of creative solutions make him a transformative figure in the fields of rehabilitation counseling and higher education. His work continues to inspire and empower students, faculty, and the wider community, embodying the true spirit of innovation and excellence. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Johnston | Associate Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6303 | johnstonj@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 140 |
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| I am a research psychologist with particular interest in how media use affects our psychology, and how our psychology informs effective use of all types of media. I was a licensed mental health clinician for 15 years before entering academia, so I often conduct research at the intersection of media effects and psychological disorder. I am interested in the power and effects of media, especially regarding sexuality, violence, and public health. Specifically, I have explored the sequelae of trauma on memory and somatic complaints, pornography viewing and how it impacts intimacy and human sexuality in teens and adults, factors that lead to rape myth acceptance, narcissism’s impact on fame-seeking as a form of achievement motivation, parasocial relationships with media, media contagion’s impact on mass shootings in America, ethics of counselors and alternative sexual practices like BDSM, prevalence and causes of rape fantasy, and public perception of supervised injection facilities for opioid addicts. Two current projects are 1) development of a theory and book titled, “The 80% Rule: Your Brain’s Experience Abacus,” which explores a unifying process that underlies many developmental trajectories of human thinking and behavior, and a 2) Youth, Media, and Climate Justice project that students are working on for spring 2024. I have served as Coordinator of the Institutional Review Board for nine years. I am the psychology liaison for the BUILDscholars program at UTEP, NMSU’s INBRE, and UNM’s UPN, our pipeline partners for undergraduate research internships. I mentor students who want to conduct research, find paid internal or external internships, and help them present at regional and international conferences. I am regularly utilized by the media regarding my expertise areas, but especially for media contagion theory and mass shootings. Estimated viewership/readership reach of my media interviews and articles is over 500 million. I was invited to speak to the Federal Commission on School Safety, and frequently give invited addresses on this and other Media Psychology topics. I will continue to collaborate with scholars from diverse fields to reduce violence and improve the mental health and well-being of all people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manda Clair Jost | Professor of Biology | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6550 | Manda.Jost@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 109/110 |
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| Dr. Manda Clair Jost, WNMU Professor of Biology (tenured), is currently in her 17th year at WNMU and teaches a number of courses in the Life Sciences curriculum, most of which focus on biological diversity, evolution, and ecology of animals. Born in Houston Texas, Dr. Jost is a dual citizen of the United States (by birth) and Chile (by heritage), and is bilingual as a native speaker of English with advanced competency in Spanish. After completing her secondary schooling in New Mexico and in Germany, Dr. Jost completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, with minors in both Linguistics and Documentary Film. She then completed both her Mastersʼ and Ph.D. degrees at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) in the department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, with a dissertation focused on the evolution of acoustic communication in insects. During graduate school she conducted international field studies in Brazil, Madagascar, Ecuador, Colombia, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, and developed strong interests in the biological diversity, human cultural diversity, and languages of these places. It was also during this time that Dr. Jost first began teaching evolution and the history of science, as one of several teaching assistants for influential evolutionary biologists including Michael Donoghue, Kerry Shaw, and the late Stephen Jay Gould. After competing her Ph.D., Dr. Jost then spent 6 years as a postdoctoral researcher and university lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin studying molecular evolution in teleost fishes, before coming to WNMU in 2008. In addition to her research interests in the molecular evolution of novel adaptations in animals, the teaching of biodiversity and evolution became Dr. Jostʼs core professional focus. She has led or been on the instructional staff of a number of evolution-themed workshops at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and international meetings of the Evolution society, funded by the National Science Foundation. In 2011 she was awarded as a Fulbright Scholar to spend a semester in North India, where she gave workshops and invited seminars on applied evolution and phylogenetics at more than ten different universities and institutions. At WNMU in addition to teaching courses in Evolution, Zoology, General Biology, Marine Ecology, and Physical Anthropology, she frequently leads educational student field trips both locally and to Mexico; and was awarded a second Fulbright for 2018 to conduct research and teach evolution and zoology in Chile. During recent years she has been developing a college-level textbook on Evolution; has served on a number of panels for Fulbright and the National Science Foundation reviewing grant proposals; and has taken a keen interest in the biodiversity and ecology of the Sea of Cortez / Gulf of California along the western coast of Mexico. She has also engaged in more recent exploratory research on the ancient Mimbres culture of southern New Mexico, through NAGPRA-compliance contract work for the WNMU museum, and research experiences with students enrolled in her course in Biological Anthropology. For WNMUʼs ALAS program, Dr. Jost is the primary representative of Natural Sciences, and is responsible for preparing content related to the history of science, biology, the diversity of life, evolution (including human evolution), ecology, environmental sustainability, and additional topics to include the development of language and certain ancient human cultures. She has been the recipient of the annual WNMU faculty research award and the annual WNMU faculty teaching award, and funds a scholarship for outstanding zoology students through the WNMU foundation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Russell Kleinman | Adjunct Faculty | Natural Sciences | (575) 574-8454 | sparks@zianet.com |
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| Jessica L. Knight | Advisor | Advising Center | (575) 538-6855 | Jessica.Knight@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 112 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shiva Kumar Kyasa | Department Chair - Professor of Chemistry | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6641 | kyasas@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 203 |
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| John Lavalle | Chair / Professor, History | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6256 | John.Lavalle@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 204 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charnelle Lee | Professor / Program Director for the Pre-Licensure BSN Track | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | (575) 956-8156 | charnelle.lee@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 124 |
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| Charnelle Lee MSN, RN, CHSE is a Full Professor of Nursing at WNMU and has been on faculty since 1999. She earned her BSN from the University of New Mexico and her MSN from St. Joseph College. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joy Lemme | Director, Venue and Event Management | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6161 | Joy.Lemme@wnmu.edu | 110 Rhoda Road | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tom Lemme | Manager, Warehouse and Motorpool | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6758 | Thomas.Lemme@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Levesque | Adjunct Faculty | Natural Sciences | (575) 313-7104 | levesquem@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Liebhart | Cloud Systems Administrator | Information Technology | (575) 538-6056 | (575) 574-8604 | Steve.Liebhart@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nancy Livingston | Chair, Math and Computer Science Department | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6349 | nancy.livingston@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 215 |
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| Melonie Lockhart | Department Business Manager | Physical Plant | (575) 538-6470 | melonie.lockhart@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gordon Flanders | Professor of Marketing | School of Business | (575) 538-6329 | (406) 221-6148 | Gordon.Flanders@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Dr. Flanders is a Professor of Marketing and Director of the MBA Program. Dr. Flanders teaches 13 undergraduate marketing courses and six graduate level marketing courses. Prior to entering higher education Dr. Flanders spent 20 years with the 3M Company in St. Paul as a Global Marketing Manager. Dr. Flanders has taught at the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Capella University, Carroll College in Helena, MT and Montana Technological University in Butte, MT. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Freeborough | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (561) 308-1601 | freeboroughr@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Jacqueline Gilliard | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | (713) 203-5185 | jacqueline.gilliard@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| Business |
| Background I have 25 years’ domestic and international management and leadership experience. I also have experience in management and business development consulting, strategic planning, and employee and leadership coaching. Currently, I provide business & technology consulting as well as leadership and project management services to various organizations. When I am not working, I serve on the advisory boards of local community colleges, helping them ensure that their courses are in sync with the real world. Hobbies/Interests My hobbies include gardening, photography, jewelry making, and just about any type of craftwork. When I'm not busy with any of these activities, I like to sit back and soak up a beautiful day, which is a great de-stressor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mountasser Kadrie | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | Mountasser.Kadrie@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Franz | Associate Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | jennifer.franz@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Andrew Lunt | Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6181 | andrew.lunt@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon - Admission Office | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Andrew started working in higher education in 2001 and has worked for colleges and universities in the states of Arizona, Utah, Texas, and New Mexico. He joined WNMU in 2018 and leads the undergraduate admissions and recruitment team. Andrew also serves as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and a Responsible Officer (RO) for WNMU, working directly with F1 and J1 international students. Andrew has an MBA and Masters in Human Resource Management. He believes in providing an enhanced level of service to all, and has established this culture among the Office of Admissions. We hope this will be evident as you go through the admissions process, and we look forward to providing you great service. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sarah Guck | BSW Field Director and Associate Professor of Social work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6554 | sarah.guck@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 227 |
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| I am an associate professor of social work, with many years of clinical experience. I am also working with the mental health department on campus, offering programming, individual and group therapy. I am an ordained Episcopal priest, and advocate for safety seekers on our southern border. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heather Frankland | Associate Professor of English Composition | Humanities | (575) 538-6514 | heather.frankland@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 204 |
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| Professor Frankland holds an Master of Fine Arts and a Master of Public Health from New Mexico State University. She was a Peace Corps and Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Peru and Panama. She has been published in creative writing and freelance writing. She also has written and received grants in the health and education fields. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amalia Humada-Ludeke | Associate Professor, Mental Health Counseling | College of Education | (575) 538-6413 | (505) 231-9156 | amalia.humada-ludeke@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 209 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fermin Lopez | Director of Facilities & Maintenance | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6475 | Fermin.Lopez@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cassandra Garcia | Testing Proctor | Information Technology | (575) 538-6306 | garciak9@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 104 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracy Green | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | Tracy.Green@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Susan Hasse | Administrative Associate | Humanities | (575) 538-6459 | Susan.Hasse@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 211 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | I am currently in the middle of my term as a Staff Senator (2023-2025), where I am co-chair of the Rewards and Recognition Committee and co-Chair of the Salary, Benefits and Classification Committee. I have helped train new WNMU admins and have created a reference binder to help make our jobs a bit easier. I have previously been a hotel manager, career counselor, credit counselor and a homeownership specialist, teaching low-and moderate-income families how to get ready to purchase a home. Degrees: B.A. in English, University of Portland Began at WNMU: 2020 Hobbies, Interests, etc.: Published poet and artist, who hoards yarn, paper and art supplies and loves to create zines for my small mailing list. Email me if you’d like to join; you never know what you might receive in the mail. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zane Gibson | Head Men's Basketball Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6858 | Zane.Gibson@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 124 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William Lane | Assistant Professor and Program Lead of Counseling Program | College of Education | (575) 538-6419 | william.lane@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| COUN | Ph.D. Idaho State University (CACREP) M.Coun Idaho State University (CACREP) B.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho | Dr. William B. Lane Jr. started working for WNMU during the Fall 2020 semester. He is an Assistant Professor and the Program Lead of the Counseling Program at Western New Mexico University. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico and a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor in Idaho. He has worked as a child advocate providing trauma-informed counseling to sexual abuse survivors. He has additional experience working in private practice with individuals, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community. His research interests include improving the supervisory working alliance, and he has presented at national and regional conferences. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, and the New Mexico Counseling Association. When he’s not working, he loves spending time with his wife and children, being active, playing volleyball, working out, and learning new things. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Hamilton | Adjunct Faculty / Chemical Dependency Counseling | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | Robert.Hamilton@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Ewing | Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6442 | ewingr@wnmu.edu |
| Psychology |
| With over 20 years in psychology education, Dr. Ewing focuses on using effective teaching strategies and creating engaging student-centered learning environments. She is committed to guiding students academically and professionally, meeting the diverse needs of traditional, nontraditional, underserved, and military students. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Association for Psychological Society (APS) • Educational Psychology, Division 15, American Psychological Association • Society for the Psychology of Women, Division 35, American Psychological Association • Society for the Teaching of Psychology, Division 2, American Psychological Association • Association National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) • National Institute for the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) • American Association of University Women (AAUW) • International Organization of Social Sciences & Behavioral Research (IOSSBR) • American Education Research Association (AERA) Professionally relevant experience, research or scholarship interests, professionally relevant memberships, etc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Hicks | Assistant Director of Professional Development | Professional Development | (575) 538-6246 | Alexander.Hicks@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- |
Alex Hicks is the Assistant Director of Professional Development at WNMU. With prior experience working in Graduate Admissions, he is very passionate about the student experience. He strongly believes that every student’s initial interaction should serve to facilitate a sense of community and belonging. He also believes that every subsequent interaction should serve to reinforce that same sense of community and belonging. Alex received both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from WNMU.
Throughout his experiences at WNMU, he has always found the environment to be highly engaging and supportive. He looks forward to the opportunity to work with faculty and staff in the Office of Professional Development to continue to cultivate an atmosphere of growth and success! Alex is an avid hiker and greatly enjoys spending his free time out in nature.
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| Doyle Huckabay | Program Analyst | Information Technology | (575) 538-6433 | doyle.huckabay@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Lee | Admissions Recruiter | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6104 | James.Lee@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 223 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marlene Holman | Technical Support Analyst in School of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6980 | marlene.holman@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 103 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | A seasoned professional with a graduate degree in engineering and social work with a strong background in technology and data analytics. Possessing extensive experience in project management within the corporate, and non-profit sector, demonstrating adeptness in leading initiatives, managing resources, and achieving organizational objectives. Combines technical expertise to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic outcomes across diverse domains. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rodger Huffman | User Support Technician | Information Technology | (575) 538-6073 | Rodger.Huffman@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 102 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Onorina Franco | Executive Assistant to VPBA/Project Accountant | Business Affairs | (575) 538-6144 | Onorina.Franco@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cindy Lucero | Executive Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management | Student Affairs | (575) 538-6219 | cindy.lucero@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 263 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yvonne Esparza | Internship Coordinator | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6558 | Yvonne.Esparza@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 221 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | I joined the WNMU School of Social Work team in July ‘2021. I am a lifelong resident of Grant County and most of my career has been in the medical field and working in hospitals, physical therapy, home health and hospice teams in different capacities, assisting people of all ages, all around the county. My passion of helping people and seeing first-hand the positive impact of social work led me to truly value the social work profession. I am excited to be a part of the School of Social Work team and assisting students in securing the internships that they are interested in pursuing, that aligns with the student’s interests, educational and career goals. I come with over 25 years of experience assisting the public and am ready to assist students in our program. Outside the office, I ground myself as much as I can by enjoying the great outdoors (rain, snow or shine) along with my family and friends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Randy Jennings | Professor Emeritus, Biology | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6519 | (575) 388 1764 | Randy.Jennings@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 137 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antonio Jacquez | Financia Aid Counselor: Students with last names F-L | Financial Aid | (575) 538-6174 | Antonio.Jacquez@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 244 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello, my name is Antonio Jacquez, born and raised here in Silver City, N.M. I graduated with a B.A. in Kinesiology and a Minor in Rehabilitation Services here at your very own Western New Mexico University! Growing up with a large acre of a forest not far from your home. I found hunting and fishing to be hobbies, also enjoy staying fit and playing games. Currently studying to become a Doctor of Naprapathic Medicine. I have been in the Office of Financial Aid since I was a work-study starting in 2016. As a Financial Aid Counselor, I specialize in awarding scholarships. I have a firm grasp of financial assistance information and am here to help with the process of financial assistance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Hickman | Head Softball Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6148 | Ashley.Hickman@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 154 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William Hickman | Offensive Coordinator | Athletics | william.hickman@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 125 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fatima Jimenez | Materials & Resource Management Buyer & Mailroom Supervisor | Materials & Resource Management | (575) 538-6242 | fatima.jimenez@wnmu.edu | Student Memorial Center - 1st Floor | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhea Ann Hazen | Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | (575) 497-0097 | Rhea.Hazen@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| School of Nursing & Technology | 2002, BSN, New Mexico State University 2017, MBA, Business Administration, Walden University – Minneapolis, MN 2018, MSN, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Walden University – Minneapolis, MN | Professor Hazen found her calling in nursing, specializing in psychiatric nursing as a result of deeply personal experiences that inspired her to help others. Through her professional career, she has found her calling and feels grateful for the opportunity to help others and to teach nursing students to find their own personal calling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luke E. Kingery | Assistant Professor of English | Humanities | (575) 538-6345 | luke.kingery@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 206 |
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| Luke Kingery is an Assistant Professor of English at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), where he has been a faculty member since 2020. He specializes in humor, rhetoric, composition, and education, bringing a vibrant and engaging approach to teaching and scholarship. With a passion for making complex ideas accessible and exciting, Professor Kingery has extensive experience in teaching reading and writing to students of all ages, helping them discover and refine their voices. His innovative teaching methods and dedication to student success make him a valued member of the WNMU academic community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Gilliam | Men's Assistant Basketball Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6233 | jgilliam@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marvel Harrison, Ph.D. | Publishing Director of Mimbres Press | Mimbres Press | Marvel.Harrison@wnmu.edu | https://mimbrespress.wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Marvel Harrison brings a breadth of experiences to Mimbres Press besides her enthusiasm to support WNMU in this new challenge. As the Publishing Director she will champion the development of the press to represent WNMU as the newest university press in the nation and emphasize the need for scholarly publishing identified as a public good, as an infrastructure of ideas. With a PhD in Counseling Psychology, MS in Human Nutrition, BS in Consumer Economics and secondary teaching certificate she offers a breadth of diversity in the public health and education arenas. She has taught college courses, consulted and led training programs in all fifty states and internationally, owned and led an array of successful small businesses including an independent press as well as co-authored several books with multiple publishing houses. As a ship Psychologist Marvel has circumnavigated the globe numerous voyages with Semester At Sea, a global comparative study program for undergraduates. Her current work as a Master Trainer for QPR focuses on Suicide Intervention, with specific concern for rural America. She has served on many boards strongly advocating for the well-being and education for families including the NM Governor’s Task Force for Public Health, NM School Nurse Advisory Council, and NM NewBorn Program. Marvel relishes outdoor adventure whether hiking, biking or skiing trails or boogie boarding and long beach walks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jared Kuritz | Managing Director | Mimbres Press | Jared.Kuritz@wnmu.edu | https://mimbrespress.wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Jared Kuritz is the Managing Director of Mimbres Press and also oversees book marketing efforts. For more than 20 years as a Managing Partner with STRATEGIES Public Relations, he has worked with domestic and international authors and publishers on literary and publishing development, business modeling, and public relations and marketing. Jared is also the Director of the La Jolla Writers Conference—an annual, three-day immersion that educates attendees about the art, craft, and business of writing and publishing. Jared is also the Founder and Director of the Kops-Fetherling Books Awards. A regular contributor to IBPA, BEA, Tucson Festival of Books, and more, Jared enjoys sharing his expertise with members of the writing and publishing community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kristine R. Gonzalez | Assistant Professor of Counseling | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | kristine.gonzalez@wnmu.edu | Remote | Dr. Gonzalez has taught the following courses for the Master of Arts in Counseling program at WNMU since January 2021:
| Dr. Gonzalez's research interests include mental health, people with disabilities, and the homeless population. | Dr. Gonzalez received her PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling in May 2023 from The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). where she was provided teaching and clinical supervisory experience. She provided clinical supervision to student counselors-in-training completing their practicum and internship hours. Dr. Gonzalez was also a graduate research/teaching assistant for her PhD program and she taught several courses for a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program at UTRGV. | Dr. Kristine R. Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor of Counseling in the College of Education at Western New Mexico University. She has a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M International University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M International University. Dr. Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and has been providing counseling services to diverse populations since 2017. She has experience working with the homeless population experiencing severe mental disorders as well as adolescents in juvenile probation and alternative schools presenting with emotional and behavioral issues. Dr. Gonzalez also has experience working in private practice providing counseling services to the community of Laredo, Texas, a border town to Mexico where 95% of the population is Hispanic and majority is Spanish-speaking. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chase Keenan | Cloud System Administrator | Information Technology | (575) 538-6056 | Chase.Keenan@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dori Grinie | HR Administrative Coordinator | Human Resources | 575-538-6366 | Dori.Grinie@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall - 114 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estilla S. Lightfoot | MSW Program Director/Assistant Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6420 | estilla.lightfoot@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 221 |
| Social Work |
| Dr. Lightfoot has received her BFA from the University of New Mexico, and her MSW and PhD degrees from Tulane University. She has experience as a service provider for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, a high school special education teacher and chairperson, and a bilingual child, adolescent, and family mental health therapist. Her areas of interest and research are trauma, resilience, posttraumatic growth, school discipline practices, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and critical/culturally sustaining pedagogy. She is happy to be back in her home state of New Mexico. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Perry James | Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education/Navajo | College of Education | Perry.James@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| BLED | PhD - Fielding Graduate University of Santa Barbara MA - Navajo Technical University of Crownpoint | Bio: Research and academic interests: Works as a hunter, trail-runner, rancher, warrior (U.S. Army Veteran Paratrooper), cultural relations specialist, educator, researcher, leader, and writer is familiar with ways of knowing in a Place-based and Worldview Navajo context. This familiarity with Place-based and Worldview context creates a sense of sacred place, story/songs, ceremony, history, ecological sustainability, and philosophy essential to the survival of the Nihok’aa Diyin Dine’é Bila’ Ashdla’ii. His research interest stems from an autoethnography that addresses the significant need for American Indian scholars to conduct and present research that respects their ways of understanding and reflects how American Indian People wish to be understood. My hobbies and interests are Trail Running, Attending Navajo Spiritual Ceremonies and Learning, Ranching, Homebody, Family Time, Traditional Bow Hunting, Fishing, Enjoying the Great Outdoors, Learning different Perspectives about Life Community involvement includes attending local Navajo government meetings, Navajo Veterans’ meetings, and local sports activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ariana Garcia | Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | Ariana.Garcia@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 132 |
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| Ariana Garcia MSN-Ed, RN, CLC is an Assistant Professor for the School of Nursing at Western New Mexico University. She obtained her Associates Degree in Nursing in 2018 and her RN-BSN in 2020 from WNMU School of Nursing. She went on to graduate with a Master’s Degree in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University in early 2022. Ariana’s nursing specialties include Emergency Medicine, Labor and Delivery, Level II Nursery, and Maternal and Well Newborn care. Ariana is also one of the Faculty Mentors for the Student Nurses Association and helps to organize the annual White Coat and Pinning Ceremonies for the School of Nursing. She is a member of the New Mexico Board of Nursing Lactation Care Provider Advisory Committee and helps to provide and organize maternal child education, lectures, and simulations for the WNMU School of Nursing as well as the community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Fakkema | Sports Performance Head Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6767 | james.fakkema@wnmu.edu | Fox Athletic Complex | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Javier Hernandez | Director of Physical Plant | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6480 | (575) 590-7725 | Javier.Hernandez@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | TBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gregor Hamilton | Adjunct Professor, Biology | Natural Sciences | Gregor.Hamilton@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Gorman | Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6864 | david.gorman@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 242 |
| Criminal Justice |
| I have practiced as an attorney in Silver City for over 17 years. During this time, I served as a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children for over ten years. I have volunteered in pro bono clinics set up by the Sixth Judicial District and provided pro bono legal work for many community members. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to be more involved with WNMU and finding different ways to serve the community. My research interests include disparity in sentencing, mental health in the criminal justice system, and human/sex trafficking on the border. My academic interests include being part of a collaborative effort to effectively prepare students for whatever career path they choose within the criminal justice system. Most of my time outside of work is spent with my wife and our two sons. We enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, and exploring areas throughout the Southwest. We often travel to San Carlos, Mexico, where we spend time saltwater fishing, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach. I enjoy watching movies, history documentaries, and football and basketball games. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jill L. Hare | Adjunct | College of Education | jill.hare@wnmu.edu | EDUC 500-40, 500-01 Methods of Research |
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| Catarina Fuentes | Administrative Assistant | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | Catarina.Fuentes@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 2nd Floor | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heather Hammen | Programmer Analyst | Information Technology | (575) 538-6433 | Heather.Hammen@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 104 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tre 'Von Jones | Social Media Manager & Photography Specialist | Marketing & Communications | (909) 746-6571 | trevon.jones@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 313 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samantha Johnson | University Librarian-Director | Miller Library | (575) 538-6358 | samantha.johnson@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Born and raised in Southeast Texas, Samantha moved to New Mexico in 2023, when she started working at WNMU as the University Librarian-Director. She has worked in both public and academic libraries and held positions in Library Administration, Technical Services, Public Services, Distance Education, Outreach and Instruction.
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| Catherine Gregorius | Associate Professor of Reading Education | College of Education | (575) 538-6419 | (443) 847-0564 | Catherine.Gregorius@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 209 |
| RDG | Ph.D. Arizona State University: Curriculum & Instruction: Reading and Early Childhood Education MA University of California Berkeley: Advanced Reading, Literacy and Language Program BA University of California Irvine: English: Creative Writing Credentials: K-8 Credential (California, Arizona) Reading Specialist Credential Cross-Language and Academic Development Credential (ELD) | Hobbies and Interests:
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| Malcolm Harland | Video Communications Technician | Video Communications | (575) 538-6160 | (575) 313-3969 | malcolm.harland@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karma Lucero | Accounts Payable Assistant | Accounts Payable | (575) 538-6299 | karma.lucero@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandalyn Hassman | Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-0019 | (575) 546-0019 | brandalyn.hassman@wnmu.edu | Deming Site - John Arthur and Janette Smith Educational Center |
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| I originally graduated with my ADN from WNMU in 2015. I have since obtained both my BSN and MSN through Sacred Heart University, specializing in clinical nurse leadership. Throughout my nursing career, I have mostly done med-surg/telemetry nursing, and have certification in med-surg nursing. I stepped into the charge nurse role of a med-surg unit, helping to support the other nurses as well as precepting students within the clinical setting. I also have experience in case management, as well as travel nursing acting as a float nurse to various units including rapid evaluation and observation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and COVID specific units. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chantal Hardwick | Substitute Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | chardwick@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Josephine Gavaldon | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | josephine.gavaldon@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laura Loya | Lead Cook | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | laura.loya@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andria Gomez | Instructional Assistant | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | andria.gomez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jazmine Flores | Lead Teacher | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | jazmine.flores@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monica Lucero | Lead Teacher / Site Supervisor | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | monica.lucero@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Huskey | Hall Director | Housing and Residence Life | (575) 538-6309 | john.huskey@wnmu.edu | Mustang Village A South 104 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allison Iacocca | Family Facilitator / Counselor | Family Counseling Center | allison.iacocca@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maura Gonsior | Associate Vice President of Compliance & Communications | Employee and Labor Relations | (575) 538-6201 | Maura.Gonsior@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Caleb Loughran | Assistant Professor, Biology | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6269 | Caleb.Loughran@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 130 |
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| Katarina Lowe | Graphic Designer | Marketing & Communications | (575) 538-6371 | katarina.lowe@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 304 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Victor Stephen Gonzales | Healthcare Workforce Programs Director | Community and Workforce Development | (575) 538-6461 | (575) 640-9048 | Victor.Gonzales@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon |
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| Nursing background with clinical and management experience focusing on rural and frontier health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stephanie Fanselow | Associate Professor/Teacher Residency Director | College of Education | (575) 538-6412 | Stephanie.Fanselow@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 213 | EDUC 413 EDUC 477 EDUC 501 EDUC 521 EDUC 478 EDUC 430 EDUC 525 EDUC 526 EDUC 542 EDUC 543 EDUC 559 EDUC 563 EDUC 577 EDUC 578 EDUC 593 | EDUC | Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado in Educational Studies; M.S. Case Western Reserve University in Nutrition | Dr. Stephanie Fanselow has a doctorate in Educational Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, a master’s in Human Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University, and bachelors of arts degrees in Chemistry and Food and Nutrition/Dietetics from Concordia College. Dr. Fanselow completed a post-baccalaureate teaching licensure program through Baldwin-Wallace college and taught high school science in a variety of schools in Ohio and Iowa for 11 years. Dr. Fanselow has been involved with secondary teacher preparation for 8 years beginning as a graduate student. Dr. Fanselow coordinated a unique collaborative partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Northern Colorado which allowed engineering students at Mines to explore and prepare for teaching science and math at the secondary level. Dr. Fanselow is currently an Assistant Professor of Secondary Education at Western New Mexico University and teaches courses in secondary curriculum and instruction, classroom assessment, and foundations of education. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Valerie Garcia | Advisor | Advising Center | (575) 538-6814 | garciav9@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 215 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hobbies include: Animals, hiking, weightlifting and reading. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Julie Franks | Associate Adjunct Professor | School of Social Work | franksj@wnmu.edu |
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| Dr. Franks has 10+ years of experience in the clinical treatment of mental health and substance use disorders with adults, adolescents, and families. She specializes in the mental health treatment of women and female-identifying teens. Her therapy practice in WA State primarily supports mothers through clinical therapy, support groups & self-help resources. She has previously trained in inpatient and outpatient medical settings, with community nonprofits, in substance use treatment centers, and on community crisis teams. She is also an experienced political social worker whose focus in this area has been on teaching clinical social workers to infuse political work in their clinical care of clients, voter registration, and training social workers to run for political office. In addition to her clinical work, Julie served as part-time faculty in social work programs for the past 10 years. She teaches clinical courses, conducts research on a wide variety of topics related to clinical and community social work, and mentors students who are joining the social work profession. She has severed on the Council on Social Work Education's Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education for two terms and was in the role of Co-Chair of this council for the 23-24 academic school year. Dr. Franks earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work and Leadership and Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She also holds her Masters in Theology from Vanderbilt University and Bachelors of Arts from Emory University. She resides in the Seattle, Washington area with her 4 dogs, spouse, and son. She enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, golfing, and traveling. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patty Godfrey | Adjunct Assistant Professor | School of Social Work | patty.godfrey@wnmu.edu |
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| Patty Godfrey has worked in non-profit organizations for over 15 years. Patty has worked in array of settings including military and medical social work. Patty has a passion for educating others on the importance of cultural competence. Patty currently is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia and South Carolina. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Katherine Judd | Associate Professor | Humanities | (931) 979-1257 | katherine.judd@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| I am sixty-one years old and have been teaching in the secondary educational system since 1999. I live in Cookeville, TN, and teach for WNMU as a virtual/distance learning professor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eugene Lewis | Adjunct | College of Education | lewise4@wnmu.edu |
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| I have been serving as an adjunct professor in the College of Education at Western New Mexico University since 2000, instructing SPED 408 and 508, Practical Applications of Special Education. I have been employed by the Deming Public Schools for the past eleven years. My current position as a special education teacher and IEP facilitator in the Deming Public Schools requires me to be knowledgeable and aware of the latest changes and trends in special education. I provide guidance and direction to teachers and staff and at the high school, oversee the program with over 212 students. In my current capacity, I oversee the writing and implementation of IEPs, as well as facilitate IEP meetings. Prior to this position, I was in the classroom teaching SPED reading and co-teaching freshman and sophomore Language Arts. My journey into education began after a fulfilling 25-year career in federal law enforcement, which included roles such as instructing Constitutional Law, Community Policing, and Collaborative Problem Solving. I Performed federal law enforcement policy analysis and revision in Washington, DC. Prior to this, I honed my skills in an electrical apprenticeship program and worked as a journeyman electrician. As Journeyman Commercial Electrician, I led and completed electrical construction projects in Tucson, Ft. Huachuca, Kayenta, and other locations throughout Arizona. My Life experiences have shaped the unique real-world perspectives that I bring to my multiple roles in education. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kathleen Gibbons | Adjunct | School of Social Work | (808) 347-3139 | kathleen.gibbons@wnmu.edu |
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| Kate Gibbons, Ph.D., LCSW, LISW, is the Director of Continuous Quality and Learning at the Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellness at NMSU. She is known for achieving organizational and system transformation through her ability to build relationships with a broad range of audiences. Her work includes grant implementation, change initiatives, capacity building, development of qualitative methods and measures, leadership coaching, organizational development, and planning. She has worked at the state and national levels in system change utilizing design and co-creating approaches and is best known for her knowledge and experience in all aspects of Quality Service Review. Kate has a Ph.D. in Organizational Systems and independent clinical licenses in Social Work. Kate especially enjoys co-facilitating alongside peer workers, youth, and young adults to build relationship and leadership skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinda Gillian | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (720) 215-7922 | cgillilan@wnmu.edu |
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| Cinda is a life-long learner with broad interests. She has an undergraduate degree in history, and master's degrees in media studies, theological studies, and social work. Her doctorate was in communications/cultural studies, and was an interdisciplinary degree that brought together history, mass communications, communications, sociology, and women's studies to examine the community, activities, and products of women writing fan fiction based on what was then called ""masculine"" television genres. She is still interested in how fan fiction writers challenge mainstream expressions of gender and sexuality and is currently working on a book about TV-based fandom before the rise of the Internet. Cinda is a social worker and in December 2018, she left her position as a community social worker for an affordable housing non-profit in Denver to become the administrator at Millie's Assisted Living in Silver City. She is a certified end-of-life doula, grief and pet loss support specialist. She also teaches online graduate and undergraduate social work courses for the Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO and Fordham University in New York City. She also taught the History of Mass Communication online for the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1995 to 2016, and has been teaching Sociology (Rural and Environmental) as well as the courses in the Women's and Gender Studies Minor at WNMU since 2023. In 2024, she began teaching the Social Studies component of the GED exam for Adult Education at WNMU. Cinda is also certified to teach English as a Foreign/Second Language. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gregory Ewing | Adjunct | College of Education | gewing@wnmu.edu |
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| Credentials State of Georgia (GA Certificate #130504) · Teaching Certificate: Doctorate Level (T-7) Clear Renewable Performance Based Certificate (Latin, Italian, ESOL) · Leadership Certificate: Doctorate Level (L-7) Clear Renewable, Tier II (Advanced Level Certificate for Superintendents, Individuals who Supervise Principals, or other positions) State of New Mexico (NM License #378275) · Teaching Certificate: Doctorate Level III (English /Language Arts, Social Studies, ESOL, Psychology, Latin, Italian, Foreign Languages,) · Leadership (Administrative) Certificate: Doctorate Level IIIB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jose A Lopez-Martinez | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | jose.lopez-martinez@wnmu.edu |
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| Dr. López has over 20 years of experience in higher education institutions. He has also participated as a guest professor and international speaker in countries such as Colombia, Chile, Peru, the United States, and others. His academic research interests include strategic human resource management, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship, among others. He specializes in quantitative research methodology. Dr. López has published academic articles in recognized peer-reviewed journals and has participated in international conferences. Additionally, he has worked as a textbook reviewer and an academic article reviewer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greg Howell | Adjunct | College of Education | gregory.howell@wnmu.edu |
| Elementary Education, Education Leadership |
| Greg Howell serves as Director Mountain Region serving the state of New Mexico for Cognia. Greg’s education includes bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky and his master’s degree in education leadership from Eastern Kentucky University. He began his career in Kentucky classrooms by serving as a 2nd grade teacher as well as a Science Lab teacher for grades K-5. He has experience as a building level Science coach as well as several other administrative roles. In 2009, Greg was honored to be selected as a Turnaround Specialist for the Kentucky Department of Education before making his move to New Mexico where he has served as a building administrator, a continuous improvement coach and evaluator for accreditation reviews. Through his professional experiences, Greg has developed a deeper understanding of the importance of how student success begins with the development and implementation of high-quality continuous improvement systems. Greg has a passion for working with and learning from fellow educators who impact students’ lives very day! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jalonta Jackson-Glasco | Adjunct - Social Work | School of Social Work | jjacksonglasco@wnmu.edu |
| Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Policy |
| Dr. Glasco's areas of scholarship primarily focuses on the intersection of criminal justice and public health, specifically addressing the challenges surrounding prison menstrual laws. She employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as community-based participatory research. Her research aims to understand the internal and external factors influencing the spread of prison menstrual laws and their impact on incarcerated individuals. By working closely with communities, agencies, policymakers, and individuals with lived experiences, she strives to conduct applied research that will have a meaningful impact on practices, policies, and organizations within the criminal justice system. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ann Harvey | Adjunct | College of Education | ann.harvey@wnmu.edu |
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| Cynthia Gutierrez | Adjunct | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6556 | Cynthia.Gutierrez2@wnmu.edu | Deming | ART | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | TBA | Cynthia received her BFA in Drawing from New Mexico State University in 2014 and her MFA in Drawing from the New York Academy of Art in 2016. During that time, she discovered a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of artists. She taught at Uplift Preparatory in Fort Worth Texas followed by her current positions at Deming High School and Western New Mexico University in Deming. She strives to impart the same fundamental principles and technical focus in her teaching that was integral to her own growth as an artist. Being born and raised in Southern New Mexico she was profoundly shaped by the landscape and the people there. In her own work, she explores the concept that memories are inextricable linked to the places in which they are formed. Life stories and experiences are the threads that weave our identities and she aims to visually capture this intricate idea in her work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stacey Heim | Adjunct | Expressive Arts | stacey.heim@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Stacey Heim is the Curatorial Assistant for the Art Department at the Albuquerque Museum. Heim’s work includes supporting exhibition research and planning, including preliminary design layout; maintaining records for the museum’s artist files and incoming acquisitions. Stacey also assists with ongoing cataloging projects and online eMuseum exhibitions. In 2008, she received an MFA from the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, Wisconsin, where she studied printmaking. During her time in Madison, she was a collaborator with Tandem Press, the professional fine art printmaking studio and art gallery affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. Heim previously taught courses in printmaking, art history and art appreciation at Western New Mexico University located in Silver City. During her time at the Western New Mexico University Museum as Assistant Director she found a deep appreciation for museum work. In addition to her current museum work, Stacey is glad to have the opportunity to teach WNMU art students again this semester in an online History of Art I course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raymond Gomez | Adjunct | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6617 | raymond.gomez@wnmu.edu | Parotti 110 | Applied Music Lessons | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tamer Ellis | Adjunct | Humanities | tamer.ellis@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Jean Hase | Adjunct Composition Instructor | Humanities | (575) 538-4207 | jean.hase@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| I serve as an Early College High School language arts instructor and Deming Campus WNMU composition instructor. I’ve been a secondary English teacher for over 30 years, with prior experience as a dual credit instructor with Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Langley | Administrative Assistant | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6856 | james.langley@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 223 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erik Geyer | Assistant Director of Urban Forestry | External Affairs | (575) 538-6497 | erik.geyer@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Erik Geyer joined Western New Mexico University in August of 2024. He was born and raised in New Mexico, but spent the previous eleven years working in urban forestry, horticulture, and ecological restoration throughout the greater Denver Metro area. Erik has a passion for connecting trees, native plants, and people. Outside of work, Erik enjoys fishing, hiking to find cool plants, and spending time with family and pets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carolina Worsham Esquerra | Program Coordinator | Adult Education Services | (575) 574-5122 | carolina.worshamesquerra@wnmu.edu | Watts Hall 207 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amber Rose Hawkins (King) | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | Amber-Rose.King@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Amber-Rose Hawkins (formerly King) is a Certified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) who has served in rural Silver City, NM for the past four years. Ms. Amber-Rose earned her Master of Science in Nursing for Pediatric Primary Care in 2019 from the University of South Alabama School of Nursing and has a total of over 15 years' experience in the field of nursing. Practitioner Hawkins is extremely passionate about promoting pediatric autonomy and healthy play for ALL children around the globe. She participated in and mobilized many philanthropic medical teams across the world at such places as Honduras, Haiti and the Philippine Islands. Amber-Rose has made it her life mission to raise the standards of care for treating all pediatric patients across the care continuum starting with prevention and healthy play promotion. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dawn Franco | Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 654-0345 | dawn.franco@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aziza Espinoza | Office Manager for School of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | {575} 545 0019 | Aziza.Espinoza@wnmu.edu | Deming - John Arthur & Janette Smith Educational Center | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clifford Kyle Jones | Assistant Professor of Finance | School of Business | (575) 538-6241 | clifford.jones@wnmu.edu | Light Hall 104 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Lunt | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6181 | andrew.lunt@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon - Admission Office | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sara Geyer | Degree Audit Specialist | Office of the Registrar | (575) 538-6428 | Sara.Geyer@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 233 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jimmie Flores | Adjunct Professor | School of Business | jimmie.flores@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wade Fletcher | School of Business | wade.fletcher@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Valerie Garicia | College of Education Advisor | College Of Education | (575) 538-6814 | garciav9@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 215 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dorothy Jimenez | Adjunct Faculty | School of Social Work | dorothy.jimenez@wnmu.edu | SWK681: Advanced field practicum I | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Doctorate in Organization Leadership, 2010, University of Phoenix
M.S.W., 1993, Colorado State University
B.S.W., 1990, Colorado State University | Dr. Jimenez is a tenured social worker with over 30 years of practice experience. Dr. Jimenez obtained her BSW and MSW and has been passionate about empowering and advocating for at-risk, vulnerable, and marginalized communities. Her roles have included school social work, medical social work, and program development, and she was the executive director of two different nonprofit agencies. They first served at-risk girls through foster care, adoption, group homes, and transitional living. The more recent leadership position was as the executive director of a rape crisis center in Northern Colorado, where she currently resides. Dr. Jimenez then obtained her doctorate in 2010 and found a new passion for teaching. Since that time, she has held a variety of positions, from adjunct faculty to program director. She currently teaches part-time and maintains a private practice and a small nonprofit horse sanctuary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Megan L. Garcia | Adjunct professor School of Social Work, MSW, LCSW, CIMPH | School of Social Work | megan.garcia@wnmu.edu | SWK 610 Social Work Supervision and Leadership | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Master of Social Work, 2015, New Mexico State University Bachelor of Social Work, 2012, New Mexico State University Associates of General Studies, 2009, New Mexico State University | Megan is a Hispanic Native New Mexican, a social worker, a mother, an active member of the Las Cruces Community. Megan relocated to Las Cruces to pursue a college degree from New Mexico State University earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and Masters of Social worker in 2015. Since Megan has focused on providing trauma informed care to adolescents, adults, and families in Dona Ana County and throughout the state. Megan became a Licensed Master Social Worker in 2016 and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2020. Megan completed a Leadership and Supervision Academy, a State of New Mexico Social Work board approved supervisor, State of New Mexico Counseling Board Supervisor, and the lead therapist and program developer for an Intense Outpatient Program. Megan is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) and Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kara Lipps | Assistant Professor, School of Social Work | School of Social Work | kara.lipps@wnmu.edu | SWK 621: Community Organization and Development SWK 527: Theories and Techniques of Clinical Social Work | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW, 2016, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities B.S., 2014, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities | Kara has over a decade of professional social work experience working with individuals, families and communities. Focus areas of practice include criminal justice reform, Positive Youth Development, program and community development and advocacy regarding issues faced by those involved with the child welfare system and those experiencing homelessness. Kara is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the state of Minnesota and an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in California. Kara is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anna Madrid | Custodian | Physical Plant | (575) 538-6470 | (575) 388-0958 | madrida1@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cynthia Manos | ECP Budget Manager | NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education | (575) 538-6810 | manosc@wnmu.edu | Glaser Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Magdaleno Manzanarez | Vice President of External Affairs | External Affairs | (575) 538-6441 | magdaleno.manzanarez@wnmu.edu | MEChA | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Dr. Magdaleno Manzanarez is currently affiliated with Western New Mexico University as the Vice President of External Affairs. In his capacity, he serves as a leader and mentor to the various departments under his wing of the University and is also a key coordinator in the University’s efforts to expand internationally. Before finding his home in Silver City, Dr. Manzanarez lives in various places in both the United States and Mexico. He received his education from various colleges: An AA in political science from Santa Rosa Junior College, a BA in international relations from Universidad de las Americas Puebla, an MA in political science from Sonoma State University, and finally a Ph. D. in political science from Northern Arizona University. Apart from his work at the University, Dr. Manzanarez also volunteers on several Board of Directors and is the author of several books discussing border conflicts. In his spare time, he loves to travel, visit with his daughter, and hold cookouts for his friends and family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sebastiano Marino | Director of Web Strategy & Development | Web Development | (575) 538-6337 | Sebastiano.Marino@wnmu.edu | Ritch Hall 312 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roberta Marquez | Associate Professor, Special Education | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | Roberta.Marquez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cindy Martinez | Dean of College of Education | College of Education | (575) 538-6427 | Cindy.Martinez@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 213 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Dr. Martinez, Associate Dean of Early Childhood Education, holds a Doctorate in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education from North Central University. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education from WNMU . She has more than 20 years experience in Early Childhood Education that includes assistant director of WNMU’s Child Development Center, Inclusion Specialist and a Training and Technical Support Instructor within the state of New Mexico. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cynthia Martinez | Assistant VP of Business Affairs | Business Affairs | (575) 538-6153 | Cynthia.Martinez@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 143 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dorina Martinez | Accounting Manager | Department of Accounting - Division of Business Affairs | (575) 538-6145 | Dorina.Martinez@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 153 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larry Martinez | Adjunct Faculty, Welding | Community and Workforce Development | (575) 538-6285 | martinezL4@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 119 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Izelle Matthes | Systems Administrator | Information Technology | (575) 538-6431 | Izelle.Matthes@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 108 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mary Rae McDonald | Executive Administrator | President's Office | (575) 538-6238 | MaryRae.McDonald@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 125 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Susan McFeaters | Professor of Social Work, Director of Faculty Development | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6605 | susan.mcfeaters@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 232 |
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| My clinical social work practice and research spans over 20 years in health/mental health community-based work with an emphasis on children and families impacted by chronic and life-threatening illnesses. My current social work practice is in macro practice with an emphasis on regulation and licensure. I am currently serving on the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, appointed by our governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham. I was honored to have trained extensively with the late Virginia Satir (a pioneer in family therapy). I am a former academic social work administrator and have worked in academia for over 23 years, with over 18 years in social work education. I also have a strong interest in faculty development and am currently WNMU’s Director of Faulty Development. Professional memberships: American Association of University Professors (AAUP), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Virginia Satir Global Network. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Susan McFeaters | Professor of Social Work, Director of Faculty Development | Professional Development | (575) 538-6605 | susan.mcfeaters@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 232 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | My clinical social work practice and research spans over 20 years in health/mental health community-based work with an emphasis on children and families impacted by chronic and life-threatening illnesses. My current social work practice is in macro practice with an emphasis on regulation and licensure. I am currently serving on the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, appointed by our governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham. I was honored to have trained extensively with the late Virginia Satir (a pioneer in family therapy). I am a former academic social work administrator and have worked in academia for over 23 years, with over 18 years in social work education. I also have a strong interest in faculty development and am currently WNMU’s Director of Faulty Development. Professional memberships: American Association of University Professors (AAUP), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Virginia Satir Global Network. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doug Medin | Professor Emeritus, Computer Science | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6115 | Doug.Medin@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 216 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sylvia Mendez | Adjunct Faculty | College of Education | (575) 538-6416 | yatalopez0722@yahoo.com | Martinez-Fall 217 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrie Merrill | Payroll Manager | Department of Accounting - Division of Business Affairs | (575) 538-6362 | Carrie.Merrill@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 139 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Metcalf | Professor Emeritus, Sculpture | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6538 | metcalfm@wnmu.edu | Chino 110 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Michael Metcalf ‘s attraction to smooth, fair curves began with the several boats he built before attending Skidmore College. There he focused his technical skills and aesthetics toward creating sculpture, and received a B.S. in Fine Arts. He studied sculpture and architectural structures at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture. He has been an artist in residence at the Gutman Center in New Hope, PA and the Delfina Studio Trust in London, England. In the summer of 2010 he expanded his cultural awareness while teaching sculpture in Xi’an China. Metcalf’s work appears in collections throughout the United States and in Europe. He creates his unique sculptures, using bronze, wood, stone, and stainless steel. While the configurations and materials may be diverse, they all sustain his sense of form, which implies graceful force, but still maintains calculated stability. Since 1995 Metcalf has been teaching sculpture at Western New Mexico University and creating sculpture in Silver City, New Mexico. While much of his laminated wood and bronze work relates to smooth fair curves, he also pursues technical innovations, and unique processes for creating his graceful forms – his current spline and stone sculptures use his patented process. Metcalf’s sculptures reveal investigation into form with both organic and geometric surface transitions. All of these works explore the relationship between curves and how a combination of simple curves creates a complex form, which evokes tension, movement, and beauty. The New Mexico environment has had a powerful impact on his work, as he now blends parts of the New Mexican landscape with his graceful style. In 2007 he completed two nearly thirty-foot tall sculptures located on Louisiana Avenue on each side of I-40 for the City of Albuquerque. The Positive Energy of New Mexico was an ambitious two year project which further reveals Metcalf’s exploration with man-made vs. organic materials in an environment where one can contrast the Sandia Mountains with the Albuquerque skyline while viewing the work which represent earth, civilization, spirit and beyond. His latest work Speculation seems to defy gravity by suspending two granite boulders from a central crescent stainless steel spire in a site overlooking the Rio Grande in Las Cruces, New Mexico. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Courtney Michaud | Associate Professor of Ceramics, Expressive Arts Department Chair | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6510 | (585) 703-4047 | courtney.michaud@wnmu.edu | McCray 117 |
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| Courtney is currently the Associate Professor of Ceramics at Western New Mexico University. She obtained her Master of Fine Arts degree concentrating in ceramics from The Pennsylvania State University and her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree concentrating in ceramics with a minor in art history from The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Courtney Michaud exhibits her work nationally and has been teaching ceramic art at WNMU for 6 years. Michaud is also the currently serving as the department chair for the Expressive Arts Department at Western New Mexico University. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Betsy Miller | Interim VP of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management | Student Affairs | 6119 | Betsy.Miller@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 260 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karen Monroe | Advisor | Advising Center | (575) 538-6323 | karen.monroe@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 213 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | B.S. Business Administration. Hobbies and interests include family, vacation, camping, and outdoor activities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kimberly Moon | Executive Director of Accounting | Department of Accounting - Division of Business Affairs | (575) 538-6211 | Kimberly.Moon@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 140 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Moore | BSW Program Director / Associate Professor | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6857 | Eric.Moore@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 240 | SOWK 2110 Introduction to Social Work and Human ServicesSOWK 1110 Ethics in Social Work & Human ServicesSWK 304 Writing for Social WorkSWK 342 Human Behavior & the Social EnvironmentSWK 345 Theoretical Foundations & Techniques in Social WorkSWK 386 Social Work Micro PracticeSWK 403 Social Welfare PolicySWK 460 Social Work Research MethodsSWK 461 Social Work Research ProjectSWK 488 Social Work Macro PracticeSWK 492 Social Work Field Placement ISWK 499 Social Work Field Placement IISWK 501 Cultural Competence in Social Work PracticeSWK 502 Intro. to Advanced General SWK PracticeSWK 510 Human Behavior in the Social EnvironmentSWK 511 Generalist Social Work PracticeSWK 522 Group Dynamics in Social Work PracticeSWK 527 Theories and Techniques of Clinical SWK Practice,SWK 610 Social Work Administration and SupervisionSWK615 Social Work Clinical Assessment and InterventionSWK620 Advanced Psycho-Social Approaches for SWK PracticeSWK621 Community Organization and Development SWK630 Social Welfare PolicySWK640 Applied Social Work ResearchSWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum IISWK514 Disabilities & Empowerment,SWK 523 Intro to Outdoor Behavioral Health524 Adventure/Experiential Therapy and Related ModalitiesSWK 526 Eco Social Work | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | MSW, 2014, Western New Mexico University M.A.I.S, 2010 (Chemical Dependency/Counseling), Western New Mexico University B.S., 1996 (Psychology), University Southern Indiana | I hail from Richmond, Indiana. I originally earned a MAIS with emphases in Chemical Dependency and Counseling, and an MSW. My Social Work-related experience in New Mexico includes 13 years in treatment supporting folks with intellectual disabilities. During that time, I held many positions including Direct Service staff, Managing Agent, Service Coordinator, and Director of Service Coordination. More recently, I headed up a Behavioral Health Organization in Hidalgo County, New Mexico called the Bootheel Youth Association. As the Director of the Bootheel Youth Association, I implemented a dual strategy of evidence-based adventure programming with macro level interventions in efforts to prevent and reduce substance use in Hidalgo County. I am a Silver City resident who is married and has one daughter. When I am not at the University, I enjoy backpacking, rafting, mountain biking and snowboarding. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Morales | Dual Enrollment Coordinator | Graduate Admissions and Outreach Programs | (575) 538-6185 | jennifer.morales@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 210 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Jennifer is the Dual Enrollment Coordinator at Western New Mexico University, where she passionately facilitates academic opportunities for high school-aged students. A proud native of Silver City, New Mexico, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role, driven by her commitment to empowering young minds. Beyond her professional endeavors, she cherishes her role as a mother to a vibrant daughter, balancing her career with her love for family life. Jennifer started her educational journey at WNMU in 2009 and graduated with Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology in 2014. Jennifer enjoys providing amazing Dual Enrollment opportunities for students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Julia Morales | Vice President for Compliance and Communications | Division of Compliance and Communications | (575) 538-6743 | Julia.Morales@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 105 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gilbert Najar | Professor | Behavioral Sciences | (575) 538-6288 | (575) 519-2789 | najarg@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 238 | Criminal Justice course taught since 2012. CJUS 1268 Pre-Academy Fitness & Testing; CJUS 1270 Law Enforcement Training Academy I; CJUS 1280 Law Enforcement Training Academy II; CJUS 210, Police and Society; CJUS 232, Criminal Investigation; CJUS 311 Police Administration and Management, CJUS 342 Community Policing. Police academy course taught include: General Police Instructor Development and Certification, Community Policing, Multi-Cultural Competence/Diversity in Policing, Tactical Communications, Ethics in Public Safety, Incident Response to Terrorism, Crisis Response to Mentally Impaired. De-escalation and Crisis Intervention Training, Spanish Survival, First Line Police Supervision, Use of Force, Reality Based Training, Physical Fitness, Kettlebell / Wild Ropes Instructor, Field Training Officer, Mid-management Supervision, Basic Academy Fitness Program Design, Fair and Impartial Policing, Overall Academy Objectives, Rules and Regulations of the Academy, Learning Skills, Role and Function of the NMLEA, History and Principles of Law Enforcement, Cultural Diversity and Racial Sensitivity, Ethics and Moral Issues and Sexual Harassment, Emotional Health, Officer Suicide & Stress Management, Patrol Procedures and Operations, Vehicle Stop Techniques, Roadblocks and Barricades, Radio Procedures, Patrol Response Practicum, Night-time Vehicle Stops Practicum, Officer Survival, Building Searches Practicum, Missing Persons / AMBER Alert/ SILVER Alert/ BRITTANY Alert, Transporting Prisoners, Officer as a First Responder, Interview and Interrogation Techniques and Skills, Identification of Suspects, Injury and Death Cases, Sex Crimes, Controlled Substances, Informants and Intelligence, Surveillance, Technology Crimes and Investigation, Child Abuse and Neglect, Handling the Mentally Ill and Other Special Populations, Mental Illness History & the Law , Introduction to Mental Illness, Developmental Disability, PTSD, Dual Diagnosis, Autism, Youth in Crisis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Medication and Mental Illness, Note Taking and Report Writing | Public Safety and Criminal Justice |
| Public safety leader with over thirty year's criminal justice with twenty-five years of police officer field experience including command and executive level experience. Over thirty years experience in training ad education of police officers with experience in developing and executing organizational programs to accomplish law enforcement mission, goals, and objectives. Command experience in human resource management, policies and procedure development; productivity measurement, processes for personnel administration and resource development; problem-solving techniques, identifying areas of vicarious liability; implementing planning processes including strategic planning and development and job task analysis. Financial and Personnel Management: Preparation/Execution of organizational budget; set sound fiscal management and budgeting principles, divisional goals and objectives, personnel selection, training, development, promotional requirements; set/execute strategic/project management policies/procedures. Police Academy Management: NM Certified Police Officer (79-0273-P), NM certified General Police Instructor since1985, including specific specialized basic police academy topics and Master Instructor certification in Basic Instructor Development. Experienced in police academy management and administration. Director of Albuquerque Police Department Recruiting, Selection and Police Academy from 1998-2001. Director of WNMU Police academy 2012 to present. P.O.S.T. Management: Deputy-Director of the NM Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) authority known as the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy under the NM Department of Public Safety. Responsible for oversight of nine regional police academies, providing basic academy and telecommunicator curriculum review and development, instructor training and certification and training course accreditation and classroom instruction in NM from 2004-2012. Experienced in operating and managing the law enforcement and public safety telecommunicator training, certification and maintenance of certification programs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corrie Neighbors | Professor, Earth Sciences & Geographic Information Systems Science (GISS) | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6352 | corrie.neighbors@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 120A |
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| University of California, Riverside (Ph.D.) Riverside, CA (2008 – 2015) Earth Sciences, Geophysics Advisors: Drs. Gareth Funning & Elizabeth Cochran Florida State University (M.S.) Tallahassee, FL (2006 - 2008) Geological Sciences, Geophysics Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Georgen University of South Carolina (B.S.) Columbia, SC (2005 – 2006) Geophysics Graduated with honors Colorado School of Mines (no degree) Golden, CO (2002 – 2004) Geophysics |
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| Karyn Neil | Department Administrator | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6618 | Karyn.Neil@wnmu.edu | Chino 118 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandra Neves | Associate Dean - College of Education / Chair - Teacher Education Program | Teacher Education Program | (575) 538-6332 | Alexandra.Neves@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 208 | BLED 441 BLED 541 | TESOL, BLED | Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction - Bilingual/TESOL, 2007 New Mexico State University- Las Cruces, NM MAT - Masters of Arts, TESOL Concentration double degree UNISUL/NMSU, 2001 New Mexico State University/ Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina Tubarao, SC - Brazil B.A. Portuguese/English (language and literature), UNISUL, 1994 Tubarao, SC - Brazil | Dr. Alexandra Neves is an Associate Professor of TESOL/Bilingual Education at the School of Education at Western New Mexico University, where she has been a faculty member since 2008. Originally from Brazil, she has taught all grade levels in her native country including adult literacy, and trained teachers in Brazil, Spain, Mexico and the United States. Dr. Neves completed her undergraduate and master’s studies at UNISUL in Brazil and her Ph.D. at New Mexico State University. Her main research interests are in the fields of language acquisition, teacher education and concepts of critical pedagogy and social justice, and teachers’ intercultural competence and their responsibility to examine unfair systems of power within schools and society. She has presented on these issues in the United States, Mexico, Ecuador, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Greece and Brazil. Dr. Neves’s current research agenda revolves around best practices in the area of multiculturalism and cross-cultural understanding in teacher preparation. Dr. Neves has collaborated with researchers and other scholars in the state of New Mexico on ELL teacher preparation grants providing mentorship for in-service and pre-service teachers in TESOL and bilingual programs. She is an active supporter of the implementation of bilingual, multicultural education programs at the state level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Olivia Newell | Administrative Assistant | WNMU Deming - Online and Distance Education | (575) 538-4102 | (575) 546-6556 | newello@wnmu.edu | WNMU Deming 106 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jacqueline Nichols | Program Advisor | Advising Center | (575) 538-6340 | jacqueline.nichols@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 106 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William R. Norris | Professor | Natural Sciences | (575) 538-6625 | (575) 519-9325 | norrisw@wnmu.edu | Harlan Hall 142 |
| Biological Sciences: Ecology, Botany, Fungi, Algae, Ornithology, Biostatistics |
| I have been a member of the WNMU Natural Sciences Department since 2001 (23 years), and am currently the senior faculty member of that academic division. I was the Assistant Department Chair for five years (2019 - 2023) overlapping the Covid pandemic and a major remodel of Harlan Hall, and being the designated person to deal with all personnel issues in our department. I have taught 24 different courses during my 23 years in the department, and in the past five years have served as advisor of ca. 70 students. In my "spare time" conduct botanical research in Iowa and New Mexico (co-authoring peer-reviewed papers and several invited book chapters) and chaired committees that have organized eight Southwest Regional Science Olympiad competitions (2008-2016), ten biennial Natural History of the Gila Symposium (2004-2024) and the annual WNMU Academic and Research Symposium and Career Fair (2005-present). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike O'Harrow | Adjunct Faculty | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | oharrowm@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 218 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Ortiz | Director | Community and Workforce Development | (575) 538-6301 | ortizj13@wnmu.edu | Cisco Lab/Juan Chacon Parking Lot | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Oubre | Assistant VPAA, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences | Academic Affairs | (575) 538-6524 | katherine.oubre@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 314 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Kate Oubre earned her B.A. in English from Louisiana State University and both her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in English (American Literature) from the University of Arizona. After nine years as a faculty member and three years as Humanities department chair, she moved into a full-time administrative position. However, she still enjoys teaching literature as an adjunct faculty member at WNMU. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Bailey Pagels | Executive Administrator | Academic Affairs | (575) 538-6207 | pagelsa@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 128 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jim Pendergast | Professor of Art - Photography | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6197 | (575) 956-5794 | james.pendergast@wnmu.edu | Chino 25 |
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| As a child, Jim grew up in Yosemite National Park. There, he and his brothers played in a place with no boundaries. Their bodies and imaginations charged forward as they explored warm meadows, cool pine forest and granite outcroppings. Dressed in nothing more than shorts, they would strike out with hand-hewed bows and arrows to parts unknown to discover what the day had to offer. What Jim found, during those summers of play, was his soul. In the high country of Yosemite Jim soaked-in a landscape that John Muir described as “seemingly not clothed with light, but wholly composed of it.” Over years, that light has continued to live in Jim to illuminate, with a sense of wonder and joy, the natural and human altered landscapes that surround us. For most of his twenties and early thirties Jim was an outdoor play bum. He lived to backpack, rock climb and kayak. When Jim is in the wilderness the sun does not simply shine on him, it fills him. During this time, Jim attended Humboldt State University where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Planning. The real world work from this degree, though, proved to be too bureaucratic, too mind numbly gray. Determined to regain his world of light, Jim went back to school to pursue a studio art degree in photography. Jim graduated from San Jose State with a Masters of Fine Arts in Photography. He has taught photography at numerous colleges and universities in California and is currently Associate Professor of Photography at Western New Mexico University in Silver City. Jim’s work has been exhibited nationally. Jim loves to explore the world with his film and digital cameras. His eye is drawn to both natural landscapes and human altered landscapes. In these landscapes he experiences the impermanence of man: That all human effort – our dreams, hopes, loves, fears, frustrations and finally understanding of life will ultimately fall back to earth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barbara Perez | Campus Security Specialist | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | Barbara.Perez@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Campus Security Specialist, has been an employee with the Campus Police department for 20 years. Barbara is a Certified Tele-communicator through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety. She dispatches, she is the records clerk, monitors security cameras, and is the office manager. She also assist with security during special events. Barbara has several hours of advanced training in various subjects regarding law enforcement. Barbara is very happy to be part of the Mustang family and enjoys being involved with all the students, faculty, staff and community members at Western New Mexico University. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timothy Perez | HVAC Technician | Physical Plant | (575) 538-6470 | perezt3@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margaret Perez-Medina | Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6140 | margaret.medina@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hello! I’m Margaret Medina, the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. I was born here in Silver City and I’ve worked at WNMU for over 20 years. I work primarily with transfer and international students. I am also a Designated SEVIS Officer and Responsible Officer for WNMU. I help students through the admissions process. I graduated from WNMU with a B.S. in Management and an MBA in the Spring of 2010. I’ve served various times as a Staff Senate Senator and I love helping students achieve their dreams. WNMU is known for giving the personal touch and making everyone feel like family. Please let me help you become part of our Mustang Family! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kacie Peterson | Director of Foundation and Alumni Development | WNMU Foundation | (575) 538-6312 | Kacie.Peterson@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Garrett Peltonen | Associate Professor & Co-Coordinator for Kinesiology Program | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6451 | garrett.peltonen@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 134 |
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| Scott Noble | Director of Athletics | Athletics | (575) 538-6234 | (575) 538-1683 | Scott.Noble@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 137 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debra Noble | Executive Director of Civil Rights / Title IX Coordinator | Civil Rights and Title IX | (575) 538-6025 | Debra.Noble@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 103F | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Quimby | Director of Housing and Residence Life | Housing and Residence Life | (575) 538-6622 | (702) 884 3020 | jason.quimby@wnmu.edu | Mustang Village B 101 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kimberly Petrovic | Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Kinesiology (SONAK) | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6965 | kimberly.petrovic@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 130 |
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| Dr. Petrovic has over 24 years of experience in professional nursing, including 18+ years of teaching experience in higher education. She has worked in acute, critical, and long-term care healthcare environments, among others. She is a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA), and New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence (NMCNE). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Matthes | Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6715 | (575) 654 2000 | Kevin.Matthes@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andreea Nica | Associate Professor | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (503) 574-0421 | andreea.nica@wnmu.edu |
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| Dr. Andreea Nica is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences & Cultural Studies. Her research spans health and well-being, (non)religion, family, and emotion. Dr. Nica’s current funded research project focuses on family exiting and emotion. She teaches a range of online Sociology courses in the department and integrates innovative instructional technologies to enhance online student learning and engagement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sabrina Pack | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | Sabrina.Pack@wnmu.edu | MSW Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louise Ortega-Senter | MSW Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6552 | Louise.Ortega@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 241 |
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| I have had the privilege of working with various populations throughout my career. Initially, I worked as a field social worker providing services to at-risk youth and teenagers who had experienced trauma and severe mental illness. I also worked with families and children referred to CYFD and facilitated court-ordered DV individual and group therapy. Later on, I became a hospice social worker where I served those facing chronic and terminal illnesses for several years. This included supporting patient families and friends during their time of grief and loss. Additionally, I have spent several years volunteering for community organizations such as Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services, Special Olympics, and St Vincent Food Pantry. My areas of teaching interest include child welfare, gerontology, and field practicum, where I have the opportunity to mentor and support future practitioners in implementing classroom learning into practical experiences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audrey Medrano | Adjunct Faculty | School of Social Work | Audrey.Medrano@wnmu.edu | SWK 519 SWK Practice with Intimate Partner Violence SWK 497 SWK Field Supervision SWK 583 Field Practicum Supervision SWK 615 SWK Clinical Intervention/Assessment SWK 610 Supervision and Leadership SWK 527 Theories and Techniques of Clinical SWK Practice SWK 480 WKSP:SWK Practice w/ Populations Experiencing Spousal or Intimate Partner Abuse SWK 580 WKSP:SWK Practice w/ Populations Experiencing Spousal or Intimate Partner Abuse | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | BA, Psychology, 2010, University of New Mexico MSW, 2014 New Mexico Highlands University | I have over a decade of experience in the Social Work Field. I was an intake coordinator and EMDR therapist with Presbyterian Medical Services for three years and am currently a Clinical Supervisor. I am an ASWB approved supervisor and love helping my fellow social workers gain confidence and support in the field. I have practiced in school settings and worked with interns in school social work. Additionally, I have experience with private practice and treatment in rural areas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lyndsey Novacek | Accounting Manager | Department of Accounting - Division of Business Affairs | (575) 538-6553 | Lyndsey.Novacek@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 143 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annette Pas | Financial Services Project Specialist | Business Office | (575) 538-6747 | Annette.Pas@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 152 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Josh Pace | Head Women's Basketball Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6220 | Joshua.Pace@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 122 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tomas Marrufo | Technical Services Librarian | Miller Library | (575) 538-6485 | marrufot@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Tomas is the library's primary cataloger and plays a huge role in developing and maintaining the library's collections, as well as serving patrons on the Reference Desk. His interests include emerging technologies, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is a member of the WNMU Academic Symposium committee. B.A., English, WNMU 2022 Masters in Library Science, Texas Woman's University, in progress | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marivel Medel | Director, Con Ganas / Title V and Rural Southwest New Mexico Integrated Urban Forestry Project | External Affairs | (575) 538-6496 | marivel.medel@wnmu.edu | MEChA 205 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Marivel Medel joined Western New Mexico University in 2021. Marivel has a BA in English and Communications which she earned from WNMU in 2018. Marivel earned a certificate in UI/UX from CNM in 2021. Here she is responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of the Title V Con Ganas Grant Project. This project aims to make WNMU’s curriculum more responsive and relevant, and supported, for our Hispanic / Latinx / Latina / Latino learners. Marivel has many connections to the community and enjoys fostering those relationships. Marivel also serves on the board of Literacy Link Leamos a local literacy non profit and is an active member of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Olivia Montoya | Admissions Counselor | Admissions & Recruitment | (575) 538-6282 | olivia.montoya@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Hi! My name is Olivia Montoya and I am an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor for Western New Mexico University. I was born and raised locally, and I look forward to helping students from all over throughout their admissions process. I have earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration in the Spring of 2021 and my Bachelor’s Degree in General Business in the Spring of 2022. I have taken the next step in my EdVenture and am working towards an MBA degree with WNMU. Let me help you start your EdVenture at WNMU! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tonja Powell | Financial Services Representative | Business Office | (575) 538-6739 | Tonja.Powell@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 152 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elizabeth Martinez | Clinical Placement Coordinator | College of Education | (575) 538-6465 | elizabeth.martinez@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall Office Suite 211A | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kamal Nyaupane | Assistant Professor of Computer Science | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6165 | (915) 504-8834 | knyaupane@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 219 |
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| Kamal Nyaupane is a dedicated professional specializing in Computer Science applications, including Machine Learning, scientific data analysis, big data programming, and data visualization. With a robust background in Computer Science, he brings a wealth of expertise and practical experience to his endeavors. Kamal's passion lies in leveraging algorithms and statistical models to extract valuable insights from intricate datasets. He is particularly driven by the intersection of Machine Learning and scientific research, striving to pioneer innovative applications in interdisciplinary fields. His work often involves extensive Remote Sensing datasets, where he employs advanced data analysis techniques and address the complexities inherent in such data. Committed to remaining at the forefront of technological advancements, Kamal actively immerses himself in big data programming. He harnesses cutting-edge tools and platforms to tackle challenging problems, utilizing his proficiency in various programming languages and tools to develop efficient and scalable solutions for processing and analyzing large datasets. Moreover, Kamal places great value on collaboration and knowledge sharing, evident through his partnerships with researchers from Sandia National Laboratories. He actively contributes his expertise to collaborative projects, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and innovation. Beyond his professional pursuits, Kamal is deeply committed to continuous learning and development. Actively engaging in multiple organizations, he stays abreast of the latest developments in his field and fosters an environment of idea exchange among his peers. Additionally, working with his students is his passion, as he finds great fulfillment in guiding and mentoring the next generation of Computer Science professionals. Overall, Kamal Nyaupane's forward-thinking approach, coupled with his dedication to advancing Machine Learning, scientific data analysis, and big data programming, renders him an invaluable asset to any team or project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sabrina Madrid | Custodian | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6470 | Sabrina.Madrid@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arnulfo Morales | General Maintenance Assistant | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-5143 | arnulfo.morales@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James J. Pagels | Academic Advisor | Advising Center | (575) 538-6380 | James.Pagels@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 106 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nolan Parra | Grounds Manager | Facilities & Operations | (575) 538-6470 | Nolan.Parra@wnmu.edu | Physical Plant | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alejandra Molina | Executive Coordinator | President's Office | (575) 538-6248 | Alejandra.Molina@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall 125 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Josh Myers | Director of Enterprise Applications | Information Technology | (575) 538-6142 | Joshua.Myers@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raquel Parga | Department Assistant | Admissions and Recruitment | (575) 538-6372 | Raquel.Parga@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anna-Marie Menhenott | Career Services Coordinator | Student Life and Student Success | (575) 538-6628 | Anna-Marie.Menhenott@wnmu.edu | Student Memorial Center - 3rd Floor | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alyssa Measday | Lead Teacher | Early Childhood Programs | alyssa.measday@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jessica Pena | Instructional Assistant | jessica.pena@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leilani Machado | Substitute Teacher | Early Childhood Programs | lmachado@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Susan Montoya | Teacher Assistant | Early Childhood Programs | susan.montoya@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yolanda Maynes | Teacher Assistant | Early Childhood Programs | yolanda.maynes@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Echo Maddock | Lead Teacher | Early Childhood Programs | echo.maddock@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karisma Mathis | Instructional Assistant | Early Childhood Programs | karisma.montenegromathis@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sonia Paez | Lead Teacher | Early Childhood Programs | sonia.paez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sonya Peña | Administrative Assistant | College of Arts & Sciences | (575) 538-6658 | sonya.pena@wnmu.edu | Bowden Hall 312 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Madeleine Nittmo | Outreach and Instruction Librarian | Miller Library | (575) 538-6055 | madeleine.nittmo@wnmu.edu | Miller Library | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Madeleine worked as the Outreach Librarian at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX, before moving to New Mexico in 2024 to work at WNMU.
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| Robert Neu | Assistant Professor | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | robert.neu@wnmu.edu | Remote |
| EDL | EdS – Education Leadership Oakland University (MI) MA – Secondary School Administration; Central Michigan University BS – Business Education; Eastern Michigan University | Robert Neu is a leader in education reform initiatives in school culture, equity, and closing opportunity and achievement gaps. He served 10 years as Superintendent in Michigan, Washington State, and Oklahoma. He is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Educational Leadership program at Western New Mexico University. He is a co-developer of a research-based school culture framework that defines, measures, and monitors school culture in real-time. He currently provides leadership coaching for school and district leaders through dialogic organizational development based on generative change theory systems design and processes that transform school district culture. Under his leadership, his schools earned recognition by the Center for American Progress as the highest rating on taxpayer investment; made the Washington Post’s “Top in the Nation List”; and earned distinction as a College Board Advanced Placement Honor Roll School District. Rob has presented at national and international conferences, including the Beijing Institute of Education, the Korean Ministry of Education, and the University of Oulu Teacher Training School in Oulu, Finland. His topics include school transformation, equity, social justice reform, social emotional learning, and promoting healthy school culture. Rob has been recognized for his work in education leadership and contributions to education diversity. His work on inclusion in advanced coursework resulted in Washington State law. He was the recipient of the 2015 University of Central Oklahoma Friend of Diversity Award, and the 2009 Oakland University School of Education and Human Services Award. Rob has served as an advisory member of the United States Department of Education Technology Advisory Committee, College Board National Superintendent Advisory Council, Oklahoma Governor’s Education Advisory Council, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Instruction Advisory Council, and the University of Central Oklahoma President’s Advisory Council. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tamara Ogilvie | Assistant Professor of Reading & Literacy | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | (575) 538-6077 | Tamara.Ogilvie@wnmu.edu | Martinez-Fall 255 | RDG 407 RDG 410 RDG 412 RDG 420 RDG 507 RDG 510 RDG 512 RDG 520 RDG 526 | RDG | ABD Doctor of Education, Reading Literacy, and Assessment, Walden University Master of Arts in Teaching, Reading Education Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and General Agriculture in an Agricultural Business Curriculum | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mary Elizabeth McBrayer | Assistant Professor/Program Director for the RN-to-BSN & RN-to-MSN Tracks | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (915) 519-5702 | mary.flores@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| I’ve been a Registered Nurse since 2011, and a faculty member of WNMU since 2020. I’m proud to support nursing students obtain the education necessary to become professional nurses, and I have that same pride supporting professional nurses in furthering their education. I teach in the pre-licensure program, the RN-to-BSN program, and the MSN program. I’m thrilled to be a part of WNMU’s vision for advancing education and scholarship in New Mexico. I strive to provide an equitable, respectful learning space for all students, and all classes have access to my written teaching philosophy, Nurturing Lifelong Learners. As a member of the National Nurses Association (ANA), the New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA), and the National League for Nursing (NLN), I work to engage students on a community, state, and national level to further nursing as an art and a science. As a Managing Editor of NMNA's state publication, I'm involved in peer-review and uplifting the voices of New Mexico nurses. I’d love to share what makes our program special – please feel free to contact me at Mary.Flores@WNMU.edu. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Victor Oaxaca | Adjunct Professor | Math and Computer Science | oaxacav@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| 25+ years in Education, 16 of those as a Math teacher at the secondary level, and 9 of those as an administrator for public schools. For the last 2 years, as an adjunct Math professor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandon Morgan | Assistant Adjunct Professor, Extended University | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | morganb4@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| Dr. Brandon Morgan is Associate Dean for History, Latin American Studies, American Studies, Native American Studies, and Communication at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), where he has taught since the fall of 2009. He has taught as an adjunct in the History Department at Western New Mexico University since 2013. He designed the History of the Mexican Revolution course (Hist 466/566) for the department at WNMU. Between 2016 and the present, he worked on building CNM’s Latin American Studies associate's degree program through a partnership with UNM’s Latin American and Iberian Institute. That partnership included CNM’s first-ever Study Abroad program to Antigua, Guatemala in 2018, a second program to Antigua in 2023, and another to Mexico City in August 2024. His book, Raid and Reconciliation: Pancho Villa, Modernization, and Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands, will appear with the University of Nebraska Press in August 2024. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dara Naphan-Kingery | Assistant Professor of Sociology | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies | (575) 538-6824 | dara.naphan-kingery@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center 203 |
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| Dr. Dara Naphan-Kingery has been an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Western New Mexico University since Fall 2019. She graduated with a M.A. in Sociology in 2011 and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology in 2016 from the University of Nevada, Reno, and was a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University from 2017-2019 in the Department of Teaching and Learning. In these roles, she taught courses in Sociology and Education, and conducted quantitative and qualitative research in broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Sociology of education is her major area of research, specifically racial and gender diversity in STEM. At WNMU, she teaches courses on Research Methods, Statistics, Social Psychology, Media, Sexualities, Food, Education, and Work and Occupations. Refer to Dara-Naphan-Kingerys-CV for additional information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joy Moody | Adjunct Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | (614) 893-3374 | joy.moody@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gina Oswald | Adjunct | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | gina.oswald@wnmu.edu |
| Rehabilitation Services and Counseling |
| Dr. Oswald brings over 20 years of experience across employment, vocational rehabilitation, and professional development pedagogy to the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability. Her career has included experience at the local, state and national level through the direct provision of vocational habilitation and rehabilitation services in Ohio, professional development of preservice and current practitioners across the country, and leadership at the national level in rehabilitation organizations. Her key areas of interest and research focus on universal design, best practices in employment services, transition-aged youth services, assistive technology, inclusive STEM education and makerspaces for all, caregiver supports, and health and wellness. At the Yang-Tan Institute, Dr. Oswald is currently a Senior Extension Associate and Principal Investigator of the Vocational Rehabilitation – Training, Education, and Development (VR-TED) project and NYS Consortium for Advancing and Supporting Employment (CASE) project. She also supports Oregon and Montana service providers through the development and delivery of trainings. Prior to coming to YTI, Dr. Oswald held faculty positions at the University of Maine at Farmington, Wright State University, and Maryville University of St. Louis. She also worked as a state vocational rehabilitation counselor, campus-based transition-aged youth program coordinator, job developer and coach, and facility-based service provider. Her experience spans multiple states, diverse geographic and demographic regions, and unique populations. She is a certified rehabilitation counselor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Danielle Peters | Adjunct Associate Professor | School of Social Work | (571) 643-6170 | danielle.peters@wnmu.edu |
| Clinical Social Work |
| Professor Peters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), clinical supervisor, behavioral health program development expert, certified integrated primary care specialist, and practice transformation professional with more than 13 years of experience in the integrated healthcare/medical social work field. She earned her MSW degree from Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health in Southern California and has been an educator at Western New Mexico University for the past eight years. Teaching this course is among her favorite roles, and she enjoys witnessing the ongoing growth, change, and development within the field of medical social work. Professor Peters finds inspiration in the unique passion for learning that each student brings to her class. Throughout her career, Professor Peters has fulfilled various roles, encompassing both clinical and managerial positions across Colorado, all aimed at enhancing access to behavioral health care statewide. Despite the challenges of managing a full-time career and raising two small children, she founded Danielle Peters Consulting in 2021. Through her consulting firm, Professor Peters continues to spearhead the development of numerous behavioral health programs, contributing to the expansion of access to care across the nation. Professor Peters is readily available to engage in conversations with students on reducing stigma, expanding behavioral health, and exploring innovative approaches to integrate behavioral health into medical settings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael O’Brien | Adjunct | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | Michael.O'Brien@wnmu.edu |
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| Dr. Michael O’Brien has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, a master’s degree in career vocational guidance from Chadron State College (NE), and an Ed.D. in occupational and adult education from Oklahoma State University. He has more than 45 years’ experience in rehabilitation and mental health counseling as a clinician, administrator and professor. He has served in full time faculty positions in rehabilitation and mental health counseling at New Mexico Highlands University, Southern University, and Mid-America Christian University. He also managed the RSA vocational evaluation grant at Southern University. He previously wrote and managed the RSA vocational evaluation grant at New Mexico Highlands University. He has taught graduate vocational evaluation, psychometric, rehabilitation counseling, mental health counseling, school counseling and substance abuse courses at East Central University, Western Washington University, Western Oregon University, California State University at San Bernardino, Langston University, the University of Oklahoma, New Mexico Highlands University, and Western New Mexico University. He has also served as a clinical affiliate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and on a research project with the University of Richmond. He is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist. He served as chair of the 30th IRI: A New Paradigm for Vocational Evaluation: Empowering the VR Consumer Through Vocational Information. He also served as a commissioner and chairperson of the Commission on Certification of Work Adjustment and Vocational Evaluation Specialists. He served as a commissioner on the Council for Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (and chaired the Standards committee and served as a member of the Research and Exam Committee). He also served as a commissioner for the Council on Rehabilitation Education. He served on the Executive board for the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation for several years. He has also served as the executive director for the state/federal vocational rehabilitation programs for Washington and Oklahoma. He has served as an editorial board member for both the VECAP and VEWAA journals and the Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. He is a member of the National Rehabilitation Association, the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns., the National Rehabilitation Counselors Association, and the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals. He has over 200 publications and regional/national presentations to his credit. He has been married to his bride, Jan, for over 46 years. They have four grown children, 13 grandchildren and have recently welcomed their first great-grandchild. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daisha Lopez | Adjunct | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | (575) 538-7930 | Daisha.lopez@wnmu.edu | Remote | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | -- | Daisha Lopez has been an adjunct professor in the rehabilitation services field for 9 years. She enjoys helping her students gain understanding through experiential learning. In her free time she enjoys exercising, spending time with her 3 children and husband and traveling. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codie Place | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Psychology | Behavioral Sciences | davisc10@wnmu.edu |
| Criminal Justice and Psychology |
| Dr. Place has 15 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development as well as five years of work experience in law enforcement. She is trained in fraud examination and trauma-informed practices. Additionally, she holds a certification as a Quality Matters Higher Education reviewer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heather H. Page | Adjunct Instructor/Special Education | Teacher Education Program | (505) 301-3940 | heather.page@wnmu.edu |
| Special Education |
| Teacher, Moriarty Edgewood School District, 2018-Present 3rd - 9th-grade gifted case manager 3rd - 5th-grade special education teacher Gifted Education Endorsement Member of MESD Guiding Coalition Science Fair Sponsor National History Day Teacher District Spelling Bee Coordinator Youth and Government Advisor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L. E. Oldham | Adjunct Faculty | Teacher Education Program | oldhaml@wnmu.edu | College of Education |
| Education: Literacy (emergent & adolescent) |
| Dr. Oldham is an Indianapolis native, but has been teaching in New Mexico for over 15 years. She has taught courses at the middle and high school levels, ranging from reading intervention to AP Literature and Composition. At the university level, she’s taught courses on the pedagogy of teaching with young adult literature, educational technology, and TESOL courses on linguistics and sociolinguistics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shanon Muehlhausen | Adjunct | Math and Computer Science | (575) 538-6788 | (575) 313-7348 | muehlhausens@wnmu.edu | Remote | Math 1130 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) |
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| Heather Neaman | Adjunct | Advanced Clinical and Education Programs | heather.neaman@wnmu.edu |
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| Manuel Ortega | Associate Adjunct Professor, Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 519-9155 | manuel.ortega@wnmu.edu | Remote |
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| I have been working as a social worker for the past nine years. I work with substance abuse and mental health issues amongst adolescents, teenagers, and adults. I started with WNMU as an adjunct in 2021, the same year that I obtained my LCSW. I co-own a private agency named Recovery Managment Center within the communities of Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo County while serving as the Chief Clinical Officer for our agency. I have been trained and practicing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) since 2019 and will be obtaining my certification in 2024. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark Montes | Officer | Campus Police | (575) 538-6231 | mark.montes@wnmu.edu | Campus Police | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Officer Montes comes to the Western New Mexico police department with 20 years of service under his belt. Officer Montes graduated the Western New Mexico University Police Academy in 1994. During his career, Officer Montes has worked for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County Detention Facility, and was a sergeant for the Bayard Police department prior to coming to WNMU. Officer Montes has served as a GREAT (gang resistance education and training) officer in the Las Cruces middle schools and has attended hundreds of hours of advanced training in various law enforcement subjects throughout his career. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aaron Piedra | Adjunct | Expressive Arts | (575) 538-6617 | aaron.piedra@wnmu.edu | Remote | Applied Music Lessons | TBA | TBA | TBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mary Odessa Parker | Executive Director | Western Institute for Lifelong Learning | 104 Rhoda Road | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | Mary Odessa Parker (“Mary O”) holds an MA in Advertising Communication and a BBA, with an emphasis in finance. She has extensive experience in business administration, leadership, and strategic communications. With her husband, Jeff, a professional wildlife photographer, Mary O lives off the grid on L.S. Mesa. The couple shares their abode with 100+ houseplants, a female cockatiel named Andy, and Parker the cat. Mary O grew up in the mountains of San Diego County and, after 27 years in Texas, was eager to return to the mountains. Thus, in 2021 the Parker family moved to Silver City. Mary O is excited to live where so many others believe in building and nurturing community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amanda Mondello | Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | amanda.mondello@wnmu.edu | School of Nursing 138 |
| Nursing & Kinesiology | MSN: Community & Rural/Frontier Health, 2022, Western New Mexico University BSN, 2019, Western New Mexico University | Amanda “Mandy” Mondello, MSN, RN, is a healthcare leader and Registered Nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western New Mexico University in 2019, where she laid the foundation for a career marked by dedication and excellence in patient care. Building on her initial success, Mandy pursued advanced education at Western New Mexico University, graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2022. Her academic journey was characterized by a steadfast pursuit of knowledge and a passion for advancing nursing practice. Mandy's professional experience includes invaluable years in the intensive care unit (ICU), where she honed her clinical skills and demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities. In March 2022, she assumed the role of Inpatient Services Supervisor, swiftly establishing herself as a decisive leader dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. By July 2022, Mandy's exemplary leadership qualities led to her appointment as Director of Inpatient Services, a position where she continued to drive excellence in healthcare delivery. Throughout her career, Mandy has been a staunch advocate for nursing education, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. She is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering nurses at all stages of their careers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Isabella Prudencio | Instructional Assistant | Early Childhood Programs | (575) 538-6344 | Isabella.Prudencio@wnmu.edu | Sechler-Rhoades Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrea Martin | Advancement Database & Constituent Research Coordinator | WNMU Foundation | (575) 538-6271 | andrea.martin@wnmu.edu | Hunter Hall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maureen Peru | Advising Center Director | Advising Center | (575) 538-6267 | maureen.peru@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 111 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brittany Parks | Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing & Kinesiology | (575) 538-6960 | Brittany.Parks@wnmu.edu | NUR 507 (Issues in Contemporary Health Care Environments) Summer / Fall 2024 | School of Nursing & Kinesiology |
| Brittany Parks is a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner based in Texas, with over a decade of experience in the nursing field, having begun her career in 2011. Known for her dedication to patient care, Brittany has built a reputation for providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. Beyond her clinical work, Brittany has a profound passion for education, finding immense joy in teaching and guiding the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her ability to inspire and foster growth in students has made her a respected mentor in the nursing community. When not working or teaching, Brittany is deeply committed to continuous learning, ensuring she stays at the forefront of advancements in healthcare. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christopher Moeller | Assistant Professor, LCSW, MSW, MS | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6423 | (505) 240-3804 | christopher.moeller@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 230 |
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| My passions lie in supporting people to become more emotionally aware and resilient. I facilitate this through individual and group sessions, and teaching. Focusing on these passions influences the way I work with people as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and teacher. I strive to help people see and face their blindspots to expand their awareness and better understand how they have been living their lives. This greater understanding allows me to teach them how to respond instead of react to life. I spent 20 years working with adolescents (13-17), young adults, and families in the wilderness to foster personal transformation and increased connections. The wilderness allows people to naturally develop resilience and self-efficacy to face life's challenges. In addition, working with individuals in the wilderness allows a blending of individual, group, and family practice to occur in a small window of time. This blended approach supports quick growth which has been shown to support lasting change. In facilitating groups for many years, I have found them to be very beneficial. As groups organically bring up people's patterns they create opportunities to address these in the moment. I find it is important to continually adapt and create interventions for current times. I have been fortunate to hold various leadership positions focusing on developing curriculums and teaching within wilderness therapy for staff and participants. These developments focused on holistically modernizing wilderness therapy to address current issues and perspectives. This allowed us to highlight empowerment and personal choice. I am a life long learned which translates into my teaching. My goal as a teacher is to foster openness and critical thinking. I strive to teach concrete skills so new social workers will have skills they can easily begin to use. Even with skills, it is important to remember that individuals and situations are different and social workers must be able to critically think. They must learn to continually observe what is and is not working so they can think about what to do next. My goal is to engage students in this process so they will know how to do this when they begin working with people in their future careers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harry O'Callaghan | Head Golf Coach | Athletics | (575) 538-6235 | (480) 526-1670 | ocallaghanh@wnmu.edu | Brancheau P.E. Complex 156 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Katherine Poirier | Director of Food Security and Sustainability | Food Security and Sustainability | (575) 538-6395 | katherine.poirier@wnmu.edu | Global Resource Center Meeting Room D | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gilbert Najar | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | (575) 538-2688 | (575) 519-2789 | najarg@wnmu.edu | Phelps Dodge 238 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jacqueline Nichols | MSW Program Advisor - School of Social Work | School of Social Work | (575) 538-6340 | nicholsj1@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jalyn Perez | Administrative Assistant | School of Business | (575) 538-6321 | jalyn.perez@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Acevedo Rueda | Adjunct Business Administrator | School of Business | rafael.acevedorueda@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amanda Maz | Adjunct Associate Professor | School of Business | amanda.maz@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joshua Orozco | Adjunct Faculty | School of Business | joshua.orozco@wnmu.edu | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karen Monroe | College of Education Advisor | College of Education | (575) 538-6323 | karen.monroe@wnmu.edu | Martinez Fall | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kristine Owens | Associate Professor, Adjunct Social Work, EdD, LMSW, MA | School of Social Work | kristine.owens@wnmu.edu | SWK 681 Advanced Field Practicum I | Social Work | Doctorate of Education, 2005, University of Northern Iowa, Educational Leadership Post Secondary Education Education Specialist, 1999, Drake University, Adult Education Master of Social Work, 2015, University of Iowa, Social Work Master of Arts, 1996, University of Northern Iowa, Human Service Agency Administration Graduate Certificate, 2018, University of Missouri, Positive Psychology | I’ve been teaching in the social sciences discipline for many years, most recently as an Associate Professor. My work experiences at the micro and macro levels include Director of Student Success Center, Coordinator of Disability Services, Employment Training Specialist for the Promise Jobs program, HeadStart Family Worker and part-time Program Therapist for Children in the Middle. My research interests are locus of control, appreciative inquiry, student belonging, and inclusion. I’m a licensed Social Worker in the state of Iowa. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miko Martin | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social Work | School of Social Work | martinm5@wnmu.edu | GRADUATE Human Behavior in the Social Environment (SWK510), 2015, 2017 Foundations of Social Welfare Policy (SWK530), 2015 Introduction to Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice (SWK502), 2018, 2019, 2020 Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice (SWK501), 2018 Generalist Social Work Practice (SWK511), 2019, 2020, 2021 Understanding Rural Community (SWK520), 2019, 2020 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (SWK605) 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024-present UNDERGRADUATE Diversity in Social Work Practice (SWK320) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Theoretical Foundations & Techniques in Social Work (SWK345), 2017 Multicultural Diversity and Social Work Practice (SWK320), 2014-2018 Intro to Social Welfare & Social Work (SWK101) 2018 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | M.A., Social Work, 2014, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California B.S., Psychology 2012, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona | Miko Martin is a professional with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and over a decade of post-MSW experience. Her experience spans mental health support for individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. Miko has co-facilitated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups, aiding clients with suicidal thoughts and borderline personality disorder. Presently, she focuses on delivering life skills and motivational counseling to long-term incarcerated youth across various juvenile correctional facilities. Additionally, Miko has undergone ministry training and dedicates her time as a volunteer at a local non-profit organization, where she offers benevolence assistance, lay counseling, and holistic healing services targeting emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracy Newman | Associate Professor | School of Social Work | tracy.newman@wmnu.edu | SWK630 Social Welfare Policy SWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum II | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | J.D 2002 Barry University School of Law MSW 1997 University of Central Florida BSW 1994 University of Central Florida BA 1992 University of Florida | I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1992 from the University of Florida and a Bachelor in Social Work in 1994 at the University of Central Florida. I then spent a year working on my mental health degree before returning to the University of Central Florida to obtain my Master of Social Work in 1997. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am waiting to be approved to be a qualified supervisor for interns. I obtained my Juris Doctorate in Law in 2002. I really enjoy teaching at the college level.. My years of experience are varied in types of settings throughout my career from domestic violence, advocacy, psychiatric social work, individual psychotherapy, group work, grief, probation, infertility, fat acceptance, and substance abuse. I focus on therapeutic modalities of Person-Centered, Task-Oriented, Cognitive Behavioral, Play Therapy, and Solutions Focused. In my free time, I enjoy spending free time with my family and watching Florida Gator football. I am an avid reader of true crime. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Felicia Ortiz | Department Assistant | Financial Aid | (575) 538-6171 | Felicia.Ortiz@wnmu.edu | Juan Chacon 244 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amy McPherson | HR Recruiter | Human Resources | 575-538-6261 | amy.mcpherson@wnmu.edu | Castorena Hall - 114 | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | N/A (applicable to Faculty only) | -- | -- |
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