Leadership Albuquerque Alumni

Leadership Albuquerque Alumni are part of a distinguished network of knowledgeable and engaged civic leaders committed to making a lasting impact in our community. Since its founding more than 47 years ago, Leadership Albuquerque has prepared professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds to expand their influence within their organizations and across New Mexico.

As graduates of the program, alumni share a deep understanding of the issues that shape our city’s economic growth and quality of life. Through their experience, they have built meaningful connections with community leaders, government officials, and industry experts while gaining insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our region. Today, Leadership Albuquerque alumni continue to apply this knowledge, strengthen their networks, and contribute their leadership to creating a stronger and more vibrant community.

CLASS OF 2023-2024

Each Leadership ABQ class is comprised of a rich variety of dynamic participants, and their sponsoring company or organization.

Heather Abeyta

Kirtland Air Force Base

Holly Armstrong

Rodey Law Firm

David Buchanan

U.S. Bank

Jason Christensen

Wagner Equipment

Susan De Los Santos

UNM Health Sciences Center

Deena Duran

UNM Health Sciences Center

Josh Glass

French Funerals & Cremations

Mercy Herrera

Excellent Schools New Mexico

Erin Johnson-Kruft

Central New Mexico Community College

Denise L'Esperance

Bank of Albuquerque

Anthony Lujan

New Mexico Gas Company

Kristin McLoughlin

PNM

Heather Mock

Sandia Preparatory School

Amanda Ortiz

UNM Health Sciences Center

Andrea Sanchez

PNM

Nathan Varley

Western Sky Community Care

Anthony Alexander

Wagner Equipment

Muskaan Behl

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico

Kristen Carey

New Mexico Mutual

Joyce Copeland

Sandia National Laboratories

Shana Dempsey

BlueHalo

Benton Dwight

SYNCRONYS

Lisa Goodman

United Supermarkets

Michael Hoffman

Lovelace Health System

Jacqueline Kakos

UNM Health Sciences Center

Janet Leung

UNM Hospitals

Eric Martinez

Accenture

Laurel Meister Schmuck

The Grant Plant

Mary Montano

ABB

Robert Romero

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Amanda Talley

Boys and Girls Club of Central New Mexico

Racheal Angel

Western Sky Community Care

Rebecca Brock

Sandia National Laboratories

Dominica Chavez

NewMexicoKidsCAN

Brian Cosbey

Bohannan Huston

Taylor Duffney

Briones Business Law

Alex Elborn

Sutin, Thayer & Browne

Khia Griffis

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Shannon Jackson

PNM

Jessica Lawlis

Dekker/Perich/Sabatini

Angela Lopez

Public Charter Schools of New Mexico

Sebastian Martinez

Central New Mexico Community College

Maggie Merrigan

Hartman + Majewski Design Group

Jason Okumura

Kirtland Air Force Base

Eugene Saavedra

Albuquerque Public Schools

Chris Taylor

Chalmers Ford

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