Our People
Meet our staff
Christopher Goett, MSW
Chief Executive Officer
(he/him)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in western New York but mostly grew up in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Undergraduate and graduate school moved me to Philadelphia and Baltimore, respectively.
What did you study?
I attended Villanova University where I majored in Sociology and minored in Peace & Justice Studies. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, I achieved a Master’s in Social Work with concentration in community development, community organizing, and social movements.
What do you do at the Foundation?
As CEO, I am responsible for the overall strategic direction, cohesion, and management of our multi-component community foundation, comprised of numerous charitable funds and initiatives. I work to amplify SFCF’s role as a community resource through strategic partnerships and move collaboratively within a broad spectrum of stakeholders to advance our Foundation as a convener on issues and challenges facing the northern New Mexico region.
What brought you to this role?
A blend of family, professional, and local reasons brought me to this role here in Santa Fe. I’ve worked with community foundations across North America for a few years and worked within the country’s third oldest community foundation for several more years overseeing affordable housing, racial equity, and community organizing grantmaking in greater Los Angeles, CA. I know first-hand how uniquely positioned community foundations are within the field of philanthropy to positively influence local communities. Joining SFCF was a compelling opportunity to contribute and learn.
Favorite pastime?
In addition to spending time with family and friends, I enjoy hiking, reading, traveling, and seeing live music.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
The SFCF team was an influential factor in joining the organization—I’m fortunate to work side-by-side with really smart, thoughtful, and dedicated staff and board members who strive to make northern New Mexico a better place for everyone.
Adela Contreras
Grants & Scholarships Officer
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
Sun Valley, California is my first home. I did a lot of growing up in Hacienda Heights, Pasadena, and Santa Barbara. I'm now growing up in Santa Fe.
What did you study?
My undergraduate studies began at East Los Angeles College and Pasadena City College, and were completed at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I also completed four years of graduate studies there, focusing on the history of the United States, with an emphasis on public history and memory. Go Gauchos!
What do you do at the Foundation?
I help harness the power of the community and direct it to where it is most needed. I do this by working to get grant funds to our community as efficiently and quickly as possible. On the foundation side, I help ensure we have a transparent and streamlined process for managing grants and scholarships. I pay close attention to what our local nonprofit organizations are saying, doing, and needing, and then I share that information with our team.
What brought you to this role?
My work has always centered around empowering those around me; it's a natural expression of who I am. Most recently, I partnered with nonprofit organizations to help immigrant women and men establish and legalize small businesses, as well as obtain small business grants. I became interested in this role at the foundation because I saw its dedication to empowering the community and addressing our most urgent needs. I felt that the foundation's values closely aligned with my own.
Favorite pastime or interesting fact about yourself?
My hobbies include decorating, estate sale shopping, writing, and hunting down obscure films I might have seen once or twice a long time ago. I also spend as much time as possible with my cherished daughter and dear friends, often enjoying walks or sharing delicious meals.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I most enjoy connecting with people who are heart-led and dedicated to caring for our beloved community. This is true whether I'm working with my team at the foundation, donors, or volunteers and members of non-profit organizations.
Annmarie McLaughlin
Annmarie McLaughlin
Senior Director, Community Programs
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
I was raised in the Caribbean and attended college in New York City before moving to New Mexico.
What did you study?
My undergraduate degree in film production gave me skills in narrative development, project management and budgeting, logistics, planning, and relationship stewardship that have been valuable in the philanthropic sector.
What do you do at the Foundation?
My current work focuses on community partnerships. This means bringing people and organizations together in our priority areas of interest: cultural vibrancy, economic security and opportunity, educational success and career pathways, health and wellbeing, and sustainable agriculture and stewardship of resources. Projects often include identifying a critical need and coordinating solutions through partner dialogue, community learning, grantmaking, and information sharing.
What brought you to this role?
Before joining the Foundation, I worked in hospitality and the performing arts — areas also focused on project development and relationship building. My current position pulls together the variety of roles I have held at SFCF, from event planning and data management to program design and grant writing.
Favorite pastime?
My go-to restorative time usually means being in nature and meals with friends and family.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I love caring for our communities and making connections between colleagues, partners, and community members. When we’re able to help someone have a conversation, find a resource, meet a partner, or learn about what’s happening in our sector, it makes my day.
Arturo Ramon
Marketing & Communications Associate
(he/him)
Where did you grow up?
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua in México.
What did you study?
Art, story telling, astrology, religious studies, among other things.
What do you do at the Foundation?
One aspect of the contribution of the Marketing & Communications team is the sharing of inspiring stories and opportunities from the many grantees, donors, and community members who are threading positive transformation across our region.
What brought you to this role?
Wanting to support communities focused on catalyzing positive movements of peace and union throughout this land and its people, who I have love and respect for.
Favorite pastime?
Some things I favor are poetry, learning, music, friendships, and being barefoot on grass.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
That it values listening and its work grows from reverence for this unique place that we call home.
Caresa Summers
Manager, Executive Office
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
I spent the majority of my childhood in central Florida.
What did you study?
I attended Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, where I studied art and theatre.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I manage the daily activities of the President & CEO, and I work closely with other Executive Staff to support operational, administrative, and scheduling goals.
What brought you to this role?
I worked for a long time at a nonprofit theater in San Francisco, followed by several years working with a serial entrepreneur who was very involved in charitable giving along with his family. SFCF is the hub of philanthropic activity in our part of New Mexico, and it seemed like a natural fit with my background.
Favorite pastime?
I am continually trying to figure out a) how to keep our plants alive, b) why I can't remember how to grill from summer to summer, and c) why the best Netflix shows are cancelled after two seasons, but really, I spend most of my time with my family.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
Every day at the Foundation brings something new to learn!
Desirae Soriano
Donor Relations Associate
Where did you grow up?
Originally From Central Arizona, grew up in small mining towns and graduated from Hayden High School.
What did you study?
I attended the Art Institute of Phoenix for a degree in Computer Animation. Shortly after, I moved to New Mexico where I started my family and began my administrative support work. I supported the Executive Suite at the hospital for six years and then worked in and supported two great local schools for the following 10 years.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I have always been a people person. My background as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and an Office Manager have taught me the skills to help the foundation with not only clerical and administrative support but also in assisting in the coordination of our fundraising and awareness events. I enjoy meeting and working with all the great people that contribute to making our community better in so many ways.
What brought you to this role?
I love the fact that we help give back to the community that we live in and can see and hear the positive effects of our work.
Favorite pastime?
Spending my time outdoors, hiking and camping. Getting away from the everyday hustle of work and city life.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I enjoy the fact that I work with a great team and that working together can make such an awesome impact. The Development team has great staff and lots of knowledge and experience to accomplish the goals of the foundation.
Diane Addis
Philanthropy & Grant Associate
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, but spent most of my adult life in San Diego, CA.
What did you study?
I spent two years as a drama major at UTEP and then moved to Berkeley, CA to attend a drama school.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I process all the incoming donations at the Foundation, and prepare gift acknowledgements. I also assist with grant entry and other administrative needs for the Philanthropy and Grants departments.
What brought you to this role?
Most of my career has been in the nonprofit arts sector, where I realized the importance of philanthropic giving and the impact it can have. After moving to Santa Fe in 2020, I wanted to explore other nonprofit opportunities and am so grateful that the Foundation's needs and my interests found each other.
Favorite pastime?
While mostly being a homebody and enjoying reading or binge watching a sci-fi or fantasy show, I also enjoy exploring the local arts scene, taking a scenic drive, and traveling further afield.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
Although I've worked in the nonprofit sector before, working at a community foundation has been enlightening. The scope of work and support the Foundation provides the local community and New Mexico in general is inspiring. It feels good to work for an organization whose mission is something one can personally feel good about.
Diane Hamamoto
Director, Grants & Community Impact
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
Los Angeles, CA
What did you study?
I attended the School of Natural Resources at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. My major was wildlife management.
What do you do at the Foundation?
In a nutshell, I take care of nearly everything related to grants, including donor advised grants and our own competitive grant cycles. The goal is to deploy money to nonprofits as quickly and efficiently as possible. Another goal is to work to build strong relationships with our area nonprofits by listening, learning, and sharing information whenever possible.
What brought you to this role?
After 25+ years working in the legal field, it was time for a change. Having interest in the nonprofit sector for a long time, when a position opened up with the Foundation, I decided it was now or never. Managing our emergency funds, working more closely with the nonprofits and seeing the good work done has been both satisfying and inspiring.
Favorite pastime?
Playing outside in the garden and inside in the kitchen are two favored activities. Experimenting in the kitchen is a great stress-reliever. Of course trying a new happy hour locale or restaurant accomplish the same thing!
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
Being able to think independently, having the latitude to try new ideas, and having a collegial work environment is very much appreciated. Having the space to think about taking our work to the next level, and then being able to actualize it is priceless.
Eileen Street
Chief Financial Officer
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Michigan, but I've lived in New Mexico since I was five years old.
What did you study?
I earned my bachelor's degree in business from the University of New Mexico and I've also received two master's degrees from St. John's College. I'm a CPA and have always worked in accounting, finance and management, but have applied my skills in several different industries, from the financial world to film production and now, nonprofits.
What do you do at the Foundation?
As part of the finance team, my goal is to ensure that accounting systems, procedures and controls are operating effectively and transparently, allowing board, staff, and donors to rely on the Foundation's financial and accounting integrity.
What brought you to this role?
I was Director of Finance & Operations at Communities In Schools of NM for four years, where I became aware of the great work being done at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Having left Communities In Schools, I was thrilled when a position for which I was qualified opened up at the Foundation.
Favorite pastime?
I like to knit and to read. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family. I love to travel with my daughter and grandkids and we try to go somewhere new every year.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I'm honored to be a part of the team that does so much for the community I love.
Esperanza Griego
Finance Associate
Where did you grow up?
I'm a native New Mexican, I was born and raised in Santa Fe.
What did you study?
I obtained my A.A. in Accounting and Business Administration from the Santa Fe Community College. I have over 20 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping. My experience also includes Human Resources.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I am the Finance Associate. I joined the Finance team in December 2024. My primary responsibilities are Accounts Payable and Payroll, "money out". Along with my team, I contribute to the smooth operations of the Finance department.
What brought you to this role?
I've known about SFCF as a member of the Santa Fe community and have always admired the work they did. I've had the pleasure of working with non-profits since 2011 and know how grants from SFCF can benefit the organization and those that they serve. I jumped at the opportunity when I saw this position was open. I'm excited to be part of the SFCF team and look forward to contributing and learning.
Favorite pastime?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two beagles. I spend as much time as I can with my mom and sister. My family is my world. I also love spending time with my friends. I enjoy dining out, binge watching my favorite shows, going to events, and self-pampering.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I'm honored to be part of this amazing group of people and part of an organization that benefits the Santa Fe/New Mexico community.
Lily Horwath
Director, Marketing & Communications
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
I was born in upstate New York but mostly grew up in Strasbourg, France and Annapolis, Maryland.
What did you study?
I attended St. John's College here in Santa Fe, where I studied the Classics. At New College of Florida, I pursued my passion for written and visual communications.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I use the power of storytelling to support the Foundation's mission. My goal is to spread awareness of our work, the problems facing our communities, and the successes of our grantees and donors. Ultimately, my hope is for these stories to encourage generosity and collaborative change across northern New Mexico.
What brought you to this role?
I spent several years in Santa Fe's nonprofit sector, where I saw firsthand all of the great work the Foundation was doing through its grantmaking, educational offerings, and resource-sharing. I wanted to be part of that. I wanted to use my skillset in communications and marketing to help people rather than drive sales.
Favorite pastime?
Most of my hobbies are pretty solitary in nature — walking, reading, painting — but I love spending time with my family and friends, too.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I really love the people I work with, helping my community, and being at an organization that celebrates lifelong learning.
Ona Johnson
Board & Community Relations Manager
(she/her/hers)
Where did you grow up?
Santa Fe is my hometown.
What did you study?
After graduating from Santa Fe High School, I attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, and continued my studies at West Texas A&M University.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I wear a couple of different hats here at the Foundation... In my role as Board and Community Relations Liaison, my work at the Foundation is very relationship oriented. I support the President/CEO and work very closely with our Board of Directors. I also oversee Dollars4Schools, which is an educational program here at SFCF that provides Santa Fe Public and Charter School Teachers with a local helping hand in funding their classroom programs and meeting the needs of their students.
What brought you to this role?
I originally came to the Foundation as the Director of Dollars4Schools. It was a perfect fit for me and I was honored to have the opportunity to support teachers and students in my hometown. It has been a joy working with so many fabulous teachers, friends, and donors in support of public education, and I still feel so lucky to be in this role today!
Favorite pastime?
I love Santa Fe and enjoy taking in everything it has to offer — from keeping up on the new museum exhibits and skiing, to eating out with family and friends. My children are very involved in sports, so I spend a lot of time on the sidelines or in the bleachers supporting them, which I love!
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
The people I've met while working at the Foundation make the work so very special — from my colleagues to our Board Members and everyone I've been fortunate enough to meet in my work. I have genuinely cherished the relationships I've made along the way. Working with dedicated individuals toward a common goal of improving our community is about as good as it gets! I am so proud of the work of the Foundation and honored to be a part of it.
Paul Lujan
Director, Finance
Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. I went to West Las Vegas High School and was Valedictorian of my class. I am always thankful that I grew up in a small town, but I am happy that I moved far from home and now reside in Santa Fe.
What did you study?
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science & History as my first goal in life was to become a lawyer. However, my love of math took me in a whole other direction and my whole career has been in Accounting and Finance.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I serves as the Director of Finance. My previous place of employment was the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum where I was Controller. I hope to bring my experience and knowledge to the Foundation.
What brought you to this role?
I have worked for nonprofit organizations my whole life. My first experience with doing the work of an organization such as the Santa Fe Community Foundation was when I was the Business Manager at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church. This is when I found out about the great work that was being done here.
Favorite pastime?
I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends. I'm very social and love being around people. I also love spending time with my two pups, Brody and Jerry.
Phyllis Tonika
Office Manager
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
Originally a Chicago native, found my way to The Land of Enchantment almost 30 years ago.
What did you study?
My higher education has been a lifelong learning process from my professional career in Advertising, Marketing, Publishing and Non-Profit work.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I am the Office Coordinator, the first face and voice you'll meet at SFCF. I take pride in welcoming and helping everyone get connected with the wonderful opportunities and people the Foundation provides.
What brought you to this role?
I was searching for a rewarding opportunity, where I could use my many professional years of Project Management in communications and marketing, and make a difference helping people. I bring with me exceptional organizational skills, creativity, patience, kindness, commitment...and a true sense of working with people.
Favorite pastime?
I transitioned from a city girl to pioneer woman living on a ranch outside of Santa Fe. My personal interests are the great outdoors, hiking, walking, road trips, Southwest folklore, discovering hidden gem towns and people, thrift shopping...and just spending time with friends, enjoying life.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
First of all, I share my days with an exceptional staff of wonderful human beings...helping, listening, sharing. The work that is done at the Foundation, helps me become a better person, contributing to the health and well being of surrounding communities.
Renee Dominguez
Finance Manager
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Fort Riley, Kansas. My family is native to New Mexico and I've lived here almost my entire life.
What did you study?
I attended Northern NM College and various other colleges, piecemealing my education while working and raising three beautiful boys. I've been working in the accounting field for more than 30 years.
What do you do at the Foundation?
I handle "money in" and investments, ensuring that all donations, deposits, and investments are processed timely and accurately in support of our CFO.
What brought you to this role?
I admire the work of nonprofits and wanted to use my talents to promote and support the local sector.
Favorite pastime?
I love plants... and my kids.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I love working in the nonprofit world and I feel honored being a part of a foundation that has such an impact.
Sandra Session-Robertson
Sandra Session-Robertson
Vice President, Development & Donor Relations
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
Doucette, Texas is a small community (population 400) in Deep East Texas located between Houston and the Louisiana border.
What did you study?
I have a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Educational Leadership at the University of Florida Gainesville. Go Longhorns, Go Gators!
What do you do at the Foundation?
I live at the beautiful intersection of philanthropic donors and nonprofit organizations. I have the privilege to be able to engage with community-minded people who both want to support today's needs and many who want to put their legacy to work for good as well. It is always a humbling experience to hear people's unique stories.
What brought you to this role?
I am a nonprofit lifer. I come from a family of educators and people committed to service, so this world has always been a part of my DNA. As a professional, I have devoted 30 years to nonprofit work: the first 23 years working in the public broadcasting arena and the last 12 years working in the professional live performing arts for children and families. I have always dreamed of working for an umbrella organization like Santa Fe Community Foundation, and after a great career with singularly focused organizations, I am so excited to be a part of an organization focused on the entire community.
Favorite pastime?
I love to hike, try my hand at crafts. I have a new puppy again after 40+ years and that is a great thrill. I am a football and tennis fan (mostly watching), and I love a jam packed trip to New York to enjoy shows, food, and friends.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
What has always been fulfilling about the work that I have been blessed to be a part of, and it is particularly true about the community foundation, is the gratification I feel around the work and its impact on our community and the people in general. I always say that the needs are complex, but being around a lot of solutions oriented people is very energizing. Even in the madness, you can see the progress.
Yolanda Cruz
Learning Hub Coordinator
(she/her)
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Gallup, New Mexico and spent most of my school holidays visiting grandparents in the Mora valley or traveling with my father, who was a long-haul trucker. Racial equity and social justice have been the lens I have used to look at the world since childhood.
What did you study?
I studied account and business administration, which allowed me to hone my analytical and financial skills. It was through this path that I discovered my true passion for community engagement and nonprofit work.
What do you do at the Foundation?
With a heart dedicated to service and empowerment, I channel my expertise into community centered work. I am the Learning Hub Coordinator and work with many partners and staff to curate a variety of opportunities for learning and leadership development. My work in the nonprofit sector has allowed me to make a meaningful impact, fostering growth, and creating opportunities.
What brought you to this role?
When I entered the workforce, after my kids were born, I was drawn to community work. I had already been volunteering for a few organizations. My lived experience with health equity, community engagement, and program development led me to focus on systems, policy, and macro practice to support healthy and sustainable organizations. I enjoy holding the big picture while connecting people in different sectors and firming collaborative partnerships for collective impact. It is important to me that community voices are centered and the experiences are uplifted as I believe community holds the answers to what is needed and what works when coupled with data, sufficient resources, and best practice/emerging practice.
Favorite pastime?
Outside of work, I am deeply committed to caring for family. I am bi-coastal, from the Sapello River to the Pacific Ocean to spend time with family and enjoy new experiences.
What do you enjoy most about working at the Foundation?
I enjoy meeting and connecting with people. It is rewarding to bring in so many diverse facilitators and to support capacity growth. There are so many small and rural organizations that may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in workshops. I get so much joy from bringing folks together and seeing the networks that are built and strengthened, and to see new leaders step up to share their wisdom and knowledge.
Meet our board
A. Dion Silva
A. Dion Silva
Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, A. Dion Silva is currently Enterprise Bank and Trust’s President - Santa Fe Region (formerly Los Alamos National Bank). Now celebrating his 20th Anniversary with Enterprise Bank and Trust, he has served in many roles including consumer, mortgage, commercial, construction and land development lending, marketing, and business and community development. He has also used his knowledge to benefit the community as a member of the Santa Fe Mayor's Advancing Affordable Housing and Livable Neighborhoods Advisory Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Assistance Dogs of the West and a board member of Communities In Schools. His priorities are to assist with youth, education, health care and economic development as a volunteer at The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, The Food Depot, Gerard’s House, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and Santa Fe Community Foundation’s NextGen. He is a “puppy raiser” and helps to train assistance dogs. His current dog is Gigi. Dion Silva holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from New Mexico State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Ana Marie Argilagos
Ana Marie Argilagos
As President and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), Ana Marie has paved the way to usher in a new generation of philanthropy that aims for an inclusive democracy. Her trajectory continues to be a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit as she leads HIP into a new era of philanthropy. Ana Marie’s career across the nonprofit, government, and social sectors is a direct reflection of her thoughtful curiosity to bridge diverse agendas. She has held positions at the Ford Foundation, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, UnidosUS, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and even spent time as a professor at New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service. Ana Marie received her master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University and her bachelor’s degree in international relations from American University. She divides her time between Washington, DC, and Santa Fe, NM, where she lives with her husband Rodger Boyd, and their cat Alfie. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her daughter Alexia and spending time with her family in Puerto Rico.
Andrew Rudnick
Andrew Rudnick
Andrew Rudnick, who moved to Santa Fe in December 2022, currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, SITE SANTA FE and Animal Protection New Mexico, as well as a member of the Midtown Arts & Design Alliance’s Advisory Council.
He was a founding board member and vice chair, social impact of the Western New York Impact Investment Fund from 2017 to the end of 2022. From 2013 to 2015, he served as a board/executive committee member of the Community Foundation of South Alabama.
Rudnick retired as President and CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership in 2013, having served as the regional economic development/“place making” organization’s first chief executive officer since its inception in 1993, and having previously served as CEO of one of the Partnership’s predecessor organizations, the Greater Buffalo Development Foundation.
He came to Western New York from Houston where he was Associate Chancellor of the University of Houston, Director of Rice University’s Urban Planning and Research Center, and the initial chief operating officer of the Houston Economic Development Council. Prior, he served in a variety of roles at the University of Alabama - Assistant Dean of the School of Primary Medical Care, Executive Assistant to the President, and Director of Program Planning and Research for the University of Alabama System.
In Western New York, Rudnick was board chair of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (of which he also served as acting executive director), the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, and the Arts Council of Buffalo and Erie County. He also served as a board member of Buffalo Niagara Enterprise, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation, Erie County Industrial Development Agency, Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition, Say Yes Buffalo, SPCA of Erie County, Visit Buffalo Niagara (of which Rudnick also served as acting president), Western New York Economic Development Council, and Unshackle Upstate (of which he was a founder). Rudnick also was a director of Dunlap Tire Corporation, vice chair of Univera Healthcare’s board, and vice chair of the 1993 World University Games.
In Houston, he was board chair of the Houston Arts Council, Houston Shakespeare Festival and the Children’s Theatre, Rice Design Alliance, and South Main Center Association. Rudnick also was a founding director of the Orange Show Foundation.
Rudnick is a BA graduate of Harvard, has an MBA from Columbia (where he was named a Woodrow Wilson Foundation Administrative Fellow), and has a PhD from the University of Alabama.
Bart Stucky
Bart Stucky
Bart is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has served on the Investment Committee of the Santa Fe Community Foundation for three years. In his professional career, he was primarily focused on institutional investment portfolio management. The last 28 years were with the New Mexico StateInvestment Council (NMSIC), working in various roles. His most recent role was managing the NMSIC’s fixed income portfolio, concentrating on building out its private credit investment holdings. Prior to that, he was a Portfolio Manager for NMSIC’sDomestic Large Cap Equity portfolio and has also assisted the CIO with investment strategy and special projects. Outside of work, he has served on the board of Pandemonium Productions children’s theatre and participated in the Santa Fe Monte Del Sol High School Mentorship program, mentoring students interested in learning about the stock market.
Bud Hamilton
Bud Hamilton
Bud Hamilton attended DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. Upon completing the BA requirements in 1964 as a Phi Beta Kappa, Bud went on to get his MBA at Harvard. Upon graduation from HBS in 1966, he joined the Procter & Gamble Company where he was employed for the next 37 years in various executive positions in Sales, Marketing, General Management. In the latter years of his career Bud served as President Eurocos (P&G Fine Fragrance Subsidiary), Vice President Customer Marketing North America, Vice President Customer Business Development North America, Vice President Global Innovation. Bud has broad board experience in both the national/international for-profit and local not-for-profit worlds. He is past Chair of the Promotion Marketing Association of America and served on the Domino's Pizza board (2005-2016). In Santa Fe, he is past Vice Chair of The School for Advanced Research and currently serves on the boards of Santa Fe Community Foundation, Lensic Performing Arts Center, Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (Chair), Museum of New Mexico Foundation, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, St. Vincent Hospital Support, and Santa Fe Regional Airport Advisory.
Celia Foy Castillo
Celia Foy Castillo
A native New Mexican, Celia began her career in education by teaching English in Madrid, Spain and Spanish in Gallup, New Mexico. She then received her JD from the University of New Mexico. She practiced law in Santa Fe and later in Silver City, and then became a member of the New Mexico Court of Appeals; she retired from the court as Chief Judge at the end of 2012.
Community service has always been important to Celia. Before her retirement, she served on numerous boards and committees, many of which were focused on community needs or improving the judicial system. After retirement, Celia continues to give back to the community. In 2021, she was appointed to a four-year term on the New Mexico Ethics Commission.
In her spare time, Celia enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, extended family and especially her granddaughter. She and her husband also tutor on a regular basis at a local elementary school.
Dolores Overton
Dolores Overton
Dolores Overton brings with her an extensive financial background in banking and accounting as a senior Vice President at First National 1870. She is a current board member of the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and former board member of Girls, Inc. of Santa Fe.
Elizabeth Heller Allen
Elizabeth Heller Allen
Elizabeth has lived in Santa Fe for almost four years. After 45 years living in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas, Elizabeth has found her private heaven here in Santa Fe and can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Elizabeth has committed her career to communications, investor relations, marketing and public advocacy for publicly traded financial institutions, defense companies, tech, retail and two hospital systems, one NFP and one public. She has helped well established companies re-think their role in society and how their public responsibilities should influence their business priorities.
Elizabeth has served on the Board of Advisors of the Medill School at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL for 22 years, including three as board chair and four as governance chair. She was elected to Medill’s Hall of Achievement in 1997. She has also served on the board of the Red Cross in Columbus and Cleveland, OH, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital board in Boston, Mass.
Elizabeth joined the Santa Fe Community Foundation board’s governance committee as vice chair in 2020, and joined the board in 2021.
Helena Ribe
Helena Ribe
Helena Ribe is an international development economist, retired from the World Bank where she worked for three decades. She is now a non-profit director in New Mexico and Washington DC. Helena was born in Colombia and is a US citizen. She holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University. She has devoted her career to reduce poverty and improve social and economic development and has worked with policymakers, academics, civil society organizations and communities all over the world.
Helena worked in research and strategy and contributed to shape the World Bank’s approach to poverty reduction and social protection. She also had several managerial positions. Her last assignment was Manager of the Social Protection program in Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously she managed the World Bank’s program of studies, technical assistance and financing of Health, Education and Social Protection in Southern and West Africa and Central America.
Helena is now a nonprofit director and is involved in community and cultural activities in Santa Fe and Washington DC. She has served in several non-profit boards and currently is a board member of WOLA (Washington Office for Human Rights in Latin America) where she was Vice Chair and now serves as Treasurer, of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM), where she is Vice Chair and of the Santa Fe Community Foundation where she is Vice Chair. She is a member of the International Women's Forum in New Mexico where she has been a Board member, in the Nominations Committee and Program Committee Chair. She is also in the Advisory Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC.
Helena loves to travel and to play with her three grandchildren and collects folk art.
Janet Pacheco-Morton, CPA, CGFM
Janet Pacheco-Morton, CPA, CGFM
Janet, founder and principal of Morton Accounting, LLC, was born and raised in northern New Mexico (Chimayó) and currently resides in La Puebla, New Mexico. Janet has dedicated her career to helping local nonprofits and government organizations navigate the complexities of fiscal strategy and the ever-changing regulatory environment. Janet also currently serves on the Board of the New Mexico State Society of Certified Public Accountants and as Treasurer for First Nations Community Healthsource (FNCH), a healthcare center providing essential services to underserved individuals and families, including those experiencing homelessness. Janet is excited to join the Santa Fe Community Foundation Board in supporting our northern New Mexico communities.
Joel Grimstad
Joel Grimstad
Joel moved to Santa Fe in 2011 from his hometown of South Bend, IN. He has been a member of the Santa Fe Community Foundation board since May 2023 and serves on the finance and investment committees.
Professionally, Joel is an executive with experience in financial services, private real estate investment, and professional service firms. As a co-founder of City Different Investments, a Santa Fe-based boutique investment management firm, Joel leads the firm’s operations, finance, and compliance functions. He is also an investment team member, helping execute the firm’s private equity strategies. Joel worked previously at Gemini Rosemont Real Estate in Santa Fe, where he held several positions in finance, accounting, and corporate strategy. Other roles include SVP of Finance at an Austin,TX-based real estate developer, and Assurance Manager at an international public accounting firm.
Joel graduated with an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a BS in Finance and Accounting from Indiana University. He also earned his Certified Public Accounting license in 2009. Joel is privileged to call Santa Fe home, along with his wife, Alana, and daughters, Sloane and Raya. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, weight training, and the occasional round of golf.
Justin Talbot Zorn
Justin Talbot Zorn
Justin Talbot Zorn is a Santa Fe-based writer and policymaker. He has served as Legislative Director to three Members of Congress, as a Fulbright Scholar focused on improving long-term planning in government, and as an opinion contributor to publications, including The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Wired, The Nation, Foreign Policy, and CNN. He is a Truman National Security Fellow, a Senior Adviser to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and communications and policy consultant for a variety of economic, environmental, civil rights, and science think tanks and advocacy groups. As a member of the Santa Fe community, Justin has been active in efforts with city government, statewide nonprofits, and youth-led activist organizations, including passage of community solar legislation and the Verde Fund for sustainability and equity. Justin is working on a book on the psychology and politics of the attention economy, forthcoming from HarperCollins. He holds graduate degrees in international relations and public policy from Oxford University and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He lives in the San Mateo neighborhood with his wife, Meredy, and three young children, Tierra, Saraya, and Jai.
Kimberly Walker
Kimberly Walker
A transplant to New Mexico, Kim made her way to Santa Fe in 2017 following other pilgrims who took the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri. Her professional background is in institutional asset management, serving as Chief Investment Officer at Washington University in St. Louis and previously as President of Qwest Asset Management Company where she was responsible for the investment of Qwest’s (subsequently Century Link’s) employee benefit assets. Following graduate school, Kim worked in various financial positions at General Motors Corporation.
Kim currently serves as a board member and trustee of the mutual funds complex managed by SEI Investments. She is also a general partner of 1809 Capital, a growth stage venture capital firm affiliated with Miami University. Previously, Kim served for 17 years as a board and audit & risk committee member of Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
Kim has served on the board and investment committees of many non-profit organizations, most recently the Santa Fe Community Foundation, and previously the United Way of Greater St. Louis, performing arts organizations, and university foundation boards. Kim earned a BA in economics and public administration from Miami University, an MA in economics from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from The University of Michigan. She has been a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder since 1993.
Leslie Nathanson-Juris
Leslie Nathanson-Juris
Leslie Nathanson Juris is President of Nathanson/Juris Consulting in Santa Fe, NM and was a founding managing director of the Roberts, Nathanson & Wolfson Consulting Group in Chicago. Her consultation emphasizes the implementation of strategy and the development of practices and cultures that help organizations manage complex change. She helps everyone from boards of directors and chief executives to frontline employees, and family members in family businesses learn behaviors that support high-performing climates: leadership, team building, cultural transformation, and conflict resolution. Leslie advises executives in a wide range of industries, including family-owned businesses, healthcare, professional service, media, hospitality, major financial institutions, large and small manufacturing organizations, universities, and museums. Her recent assignments focus on advising CEOs and their top teams as they negotiate increasingly difficult economic and competitive conditions and working with families who are transitioning governance or wealth from one generation to the next.Leslie lives in Santa Fe, NM where she continues consulting and spends her time and energy on the Boards of NDI-NM, an organization that helps children believe in themselves, and Tomorrows Women (Emeritus), an organization that brings teenage girls from Israel and Palestine to actively work for peace. Leslie has sat on several corporate boards over the years, most recently the board of Ameristar Casinos for 10 years and the Los Alamos National Bank (now Enterprise Bank and Trust). Leslie served as a Director to the New Mexico Finance Authority from July 2019 until September 2021. She was appointed as Director of the Board to City Different Investments in January of 2021. Presently she is on the Board of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Leslie holds a BS degree from Tufts University, an MA from Northwestern University, and a PhD in organizational behavior from the Kellogg School, Northwestern University.
Marcos Zubia
Marcos Zubia
Marcos Zubia was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. He is a graduate of Capital High School, Western State School of Banking and the Santa Fe Community College. He has his bachelor’s degree in banking and mortgage services. Marcos had a successful 15-year career as a local respected banking professional where he held many positions in operations, management and sales including Vice President and Market Manager. In 2019, he became a successful multi-million dollar producing real estate agent and owns and runs a successful real estate team with his wife.
Marcos was the Development Director and past board president for Esperanza Shelter, where he help led the organization through significant organizational and strategic change and launched the most successful fundraising platform and stewarding efforts in the organizations history.
He is currently the Chief Development Officer for St. Vincent Hospital Foundation where he oversees all fundraising, operations and day to day management of the foundation to support CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital. Marcos is currently the board secretary for the Santa Fe Community Foundation, a member of the NextGen Philanthropy Group, board treasurer for the Turquoise Trail Charter School Foundation and a board member for the Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber. In 2017, he was recognized as 10 Who Made a Difference by the Santa Fe New Mexican for his work with Esperanza Shelter. In 2019, he received the Muchisimas Gracias award by the Mayor of Santa Fe as part of their Mayors Give Back Ball for his work and desire to make a difference in the community through his philanthropic involvement and support.
Marcos is a proud father and husband to his 9-year old son and his high school sweetheart Donna.
Mary Macukas
Mary Macukas
Mary began her wealth management career during one of the most difficult periods in financial history – 2008. Those difficult months instilled in her the importance of providing a high level of communication with her clients and identifying targeted strategies that not only address their tolerance for market risk and volatility, but also their life goals – for their pursuit of leading the life they envision.
Prior to joining Stifel in 2020, Mary served her clients at UBS Financial Services. Her desire to become a financial advisor was shaped by having spent more than 20 years working with donors and their advisors to design and manage goals-based charitable estate plans. During this time, she worked at a children’s hospital, a university, and a symphonic music organization. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and has since earned both the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) credentials.
Mary is proud to be active in the community, serving on the board of directors of The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, as past chairwoman of the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation board of directors, and as a member of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital Board. She has previously served on the board of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, Solace Crisis Treatment Center, the Norfolk SPCA, the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council, and the Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council.
Mary, along with her husband and business partner, John, live in Santa Fe with their four-legged menagerie.
María José Rodríguez Cádiz
María José Rodríguez Cádiz
María José Rodríguez Cádiz, a native of Spain, has been living in Santa Fe for three decades. In the late 90’s she worked in the areas of Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution. She has been a staff member at Solace Sexual Assault Services since 2002 and as the Executive Director since 2011. She is responsible for overall program’s management, compliance, development and financial sustainability. She was an advisory board member with Self Awareness and Schools Support for Girls (SASS), and a Board Member with the Santa Fe Rotary Club. She is currently a Board Member with La Familia Health.
María José maintains a clear commitment to working for people and goals that improve the quality of life of her community, especially in the areas of violence intervention and prevention, resilience and empowerment of women while maintaining a vibrant and healthy personal life with family, pets and friends. She is committed as well to lead and encourage the non-profit sector into adopting best practices pertaining to quality employment and family friendly policies.
Patricia Rosenberg
Patricia Rosenberg
After a short banking career, Tricia Rosenberg became involved in building several boutique consulting firms in Chicago which specialized in their work with the financial industry. At the time, banking was undergoing major change and the firms specialized in helping banks, accounting firms, and brokerage firms prepare for the changes. The work included internal consulting, conducting executive management and sales management courses, national and regional conference speaking as well as teaching at a number of schools which specialized in banking in Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Wisconsin. Work took her to 40 states as well as several European countries for work with American Express. Tricia’s charitable work has included: United Way, Chicago Arthritis Foundation, and 10 years as a board member for Association House of Chicago (the largest agency in Chicago handling a multitude of programs which served the Hispanic community). She also co-chaired the first capital campaign for the historic agency.
Porter Swentzell
Porter Swentzell
Porter Swentzell is an enrolled member of Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. He grew up participating in the traditional life of his community and is passionate about Indigenous language, place-based education, traditional arts and cultural vitality. Porter lives in his community with his wife and three kids. He is the Executive Director of Kha’p’o Community School, a dual language (Tewa/English) pre-k to 6 school located in Santa Clara Pueblo. He also serves as a Regent for Northern New Mexico College, and on several non-profit boards. Previously, Porter was an Associate Professor of Indigenous Liberal Studies at the Institute of American Indian Arts where he held roles as a Department Chair and Associate Dean. Porter has also served his Pueblo as a Tribal Official. He holds a PhD in Justice Studies from Arizona State University, an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, an MBA from Western New Mexico University, and a BA in Integrated Studies from Northern New Mexico College.
Rick Herrman
Rick Herrman
Since 1976, Rick has held positions in operations, accounting, finance, consulting, budgeting, investment management, and fundraising. Served the industries of accounting, commercial and investment banking, non-profit management, and for twenty-four years, serving as founder of a private equity and mezzanine debt firm. His lifelong commitment to environmental sustainability and education culminated in service as Executive Director, COO and CFO for both a large nature center and botanical garden in the Big Bend region of Texas (4 yrs.) and for Santa Fe Botanical Garden (2 yrs.). Rick served as Managing Director of Credit for the New Mexico Finance Authority for 16 months, and currently serves as ExecutiveDirector of Searchlight New Mexico.
Rick has served on over 30 corporate and 10 non-profit boards. He and Margaret moved to Santa Fe in early 2018 and have two sons and a grandson. Rick holds a BBA, MBA and is aCPA (retired). He enjoys the outdoors, volunteering, and having dinner with friends and family.
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