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Indian Education Advisory Council
New Mexico Indian Education Advisory Council
Pursuant to the Indian Education Act (IEA) 22-23 A-6, the “Indian Education Advisory Council” is created and shall advise the secretary and assistant secretary on implementation of the provisions of the IEA.
Indian Education Advisory Council Members
| Name | Entity Represented | Email Address | End Date of Four-Year Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Navajo Nation Representative | ||
| Dr. Andy Nez | Navajo Nation Representative | andy.nez@navajo-nsn.gov | December 31, 2028 |
| Vacant | Navajo Nation Representative | ||
| Cheryl Benally | Navajo Nation Representative | crbenally44@gmail.com | December 31, 2028 |
| Berdine Largo | Mescalero Apache Representative | berdinelargo@gmail.com | December 31, 2026 |
| Tammy Salazar | Jicarilla Apache Representative | tsalazar@jan-nsn.com | December 31, 2028 |
| Jeremy Oyenque Vice-Chair |
Northern Representative | joyenque@santaclarapueblo.org | December 31, 2028 |
| Jovanna Archuleta Chairwoman |
Northern Representative | jovanna@lanlfoundation.org | December 31, 2028 |
| Marsha Leno | Southern Representative | Mlleno1824@gmail.com | December 31, 2028 |
| Joseph Garcia | Southern Representative | JRGarcia@sfis.k12.nm.us | December 31, 2028 |
| Kelly Dineyazhe-Hunter | Gallup Representative (Urban) | K.hunter@navajotech.edu | December 31, 2029 |
| Geraldine Garrity | Farmington Representative (Urban) | ggarrity@fms.k12.nm.us | December 31, 2029 |
| Rachel Tsethlikai Secretary |
Albuquerque Representative (Urban) | Rtsethlikai@sandiapueblo.nsn.us | December 31, 2028 |
| Andrea Pesina | At-Large – Head Start | Andrea.Pesina@isletapueblo.com | December 31, 2030 |
| Richelle Etsitty | At-Large – Bureau of Indian Education | richelle.etsitty@bie.edu | December 31, 2030 |
| Dr. Karla Moore | At-Large – Non-native | kmoore@sfpueblo.com | December 31, 2028 |
| Sharon Clahchischilliage | Public Education Commission Representative | sharon.clahchischilliage@ped.nm.gov | NA |
Bi-Monthly Calls with the IEAC
The Indian Education Advisory Council hosts a bi-monthly meeting that is open to the public. These meetings occur on the second Wednesday of every-other month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
The next Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Click here to access the agenda.
The meeting is hosted on Zoom. Click here to register.
Please email Meghan McGarrity at Meghan.mcgarrity@ped.nm.gov with questions.
IEAC Meeting Minutes
July 2026 – Regular Meeting – IEAC Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2026
March 2026 – Regular Meeting – IEAC Meeting Minutes
March 11, 2026
January 2026 – Regular Meeting – IEAC Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2026
New Mexico Indian Education Advisory Council Meetings
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Buffalo Thunder Resort
30 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Monday, July 29, 2024
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Navajo Preparatory School
1220 W Apache St.
Farmington, NM 87401
Monday, June 17, 2024
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Thursday, October 13, 2022
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Isleta Resort and Casino, Rio Bosque Room
11000 Broadway Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Tuesday, June 9, 2022
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Saturday, August 14, 2021
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Saturday, May 22, 2021
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Saturday, March 6, 2021
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Saturday, November 14, 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Monday, July 27, 2020
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Saturday, May 2, 2020
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Zoom Conference Call
Saturday, April 4, 2020
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
APS City Center, Rio Bonito Rm
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Saturday, March 7, 2020
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Fall Government to Government Meeting
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Sunday November 25, 2018 – Wednesday November 28, 2018
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Holiday Inn & Suites
5050 Jefferson St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Saturday October 20, 2018
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Embassy Suites
Albuquerque, NM
Saturday, July 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Inn of the Mountain Gods
287 Carrizo Canyon Road
Mescalero, NM 88340
Sunday, April 29, 2018
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Saturday, February 3, 2018
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
State Capitol, Room 317
490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Friday, August 25, 2017
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
State Capitol, Room 317
490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Friday, August 25, 2017
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Indian Education Advisory Council Meeting
Santa Claran Hotel Casino
460 N. Riverside Dr.
Espanola, New Mexico 87532
Sunday, April 2, 2017
9:00 am to 5:00 pm