First political act: My first political act occurred in my twenties when I advocated for the passage of a law to protect our sacred Spanish-Mexican land grant communities before the New Mexico Legislature. It took two legislative sessions to pass the law. During the process, I learned valuable lessons that would assist me later in my career and we were able to accomplish something meaningful for these communities, which inspired me to continue my efforts to protect our state and make it even better for generations to come. This strong desire eventually led me to run for my current elected office.

BLOG Highlights WRITTEN BY OUR INTERNS

The 2023 summer collaborators, in addition to profiling the incredible women that this organization showcases, are taking on social justice and working to bring to light issues that society and the media often either ignores or undermines. Take a look at the links below to see what we believe are stories that deserve to be weighing on our minds.

"The Success and Necessity of Historically Women’s Colleges" by Kate Vavra

"WGA, SAG-AFTRA Strike, and The Gender Wage Gap" by Emma Quirk

"Assata Shakur and Her Influence on Grassroots Movements" by Katerina Svoronos