On the Ground
About the program
The Learning Hub is proud to offer On the Ground, a series of educational opportunities designed for nonprofit leaders working in the rural communities we serve. These sessions bring learning, connection, and peer exchange directly to communities — helping even the smallest nonprofits build skills, share knowledge, and strengthen local networks. Join us for upcoming events in San Miguel, Mora, Rio Arriba, and Taos counties. Programs in Taos are presented in partnership with the Taos Community Foundation.
Learning where you are
On the Ground is a Learning Hub program designed to bring accessible, relevant learning opportunities directly to the rural communities we serve. Recognizing that many rural nonprofits operate with limited staff, time, and resources, On the Ground focuses on practical education, peer connection, and relationship-building that meet organizations where they are. Sessions are designed to be approachable and responsive to community needs, helping even the smallest nonprofits learn alongside peers facing similar challenges.
On the Ground programs take place in communities across San Miguel, Mora, Rio Arriba, and Taos counties, with offerings delivered both in person and virtually to increase accessibility. Programs in Taos are presented in partnership with the Taos Community Foundation, reflecting a shared commitment to locally grounded learning.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Omar Torres
Omar Torres
Omar Torres (he/him) brings 17 years of experience to the realm of organizational leadership and development. Starting his journey in organizing spaces, Omar learned early that effective leadership is about listening, adapting, and sharing power. Today, he facilitates workshops incorporating Paulo Freire’s methods, guiding groups to bring out the knowledge that is already present in the room and move from problem-solving toward critical thinking and systemic change. Every workshop is guided by the principles of cultural humility, ensuring that the learning process acknowledges how our praxis affects the whole, and committing to a process of continuous growth alongside the communities we serve.
Antionette Tellez-Humble
Antionette Tellez-Humble
Antionette Tellez-Humble is a second-generation Chicana/Mexican American born and raised in Albuquerque’s North Valley, on the ancestral lands of the Tiwa people. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector at both local and national levels, with a career spanning direct service, advocacy, philanthropy, and strategic leadership development.
Her work has centered on strengthening communities through civic engagement, early childhood development, leadership development, capacity building, and coaching. Antionette specializes in supporting leaders whom their communities have called forward into leadership roles across grassroots organizations, government, and business, helping them lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose. She previously served as a program officer with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, where she had the privilege of learning alongside and partnering with local, tribal, state, and national leaders committed to improving the lives of children and families.
Married to her partner, she is a devoted super‑fan of their onlyson and is committed to showing up as a more joyful wife, mom, daughter, auntie, friend, and human.
Magdalena Karlick
Magdalena Karlick
Magdalena V.Karlick, M.A., Phd-c, SEP, ATR-BC, LPCC (she/her) is an art therapsit, somatic experiencing practitioner, and educator. Magdalena is the owner of Our Imaginal World, an organization that provides individual and group therapy, arts and somatic based supervision, post graduate education, community health consultation for agencies, as well as commissioned art installations. Magdalena has received training in Somatic Experiencing, Sandplay, & Psychodrama, and weaves these understandings of group, symbol, and body into her classrooms, work with clients, and supervisees. She is passionate about social justice, responsibility in leadership, and using the creative process tocommunicate stories and integrate understanding. She has been involved in multiple cross-cultural global art exchanges and plans to continue to collaborate globally. ourimaginalworld.com
Meet the people leading the conversation
Meet the people leading the conversation
Omar Torres
Omar Torres
Omar Torres (he/him) brings 17 years of experience to the realm of organizational leadership and development. Starting his journey in organizing spaces, Omar learned early that effective leadership is about listening, adapting, and sharing power. Today, he facilitates workshops incorporating Paulo Freire’s methods, guiding groups to bring out the knowledge that is already present in the room and move from problem-solving toward critical thinking and systemic change. Every workshop is guided by the principles of cultural humility, ensuring that the learning process acknowledges how our praxis affects the whole, and committing to a process of continuous growth alongside the communities we serve.
Antionette Tellez-Humble
Antionette Tellez-Humble
Antionette Tellez-Humble is a second-generation Chicana/Mexican American born and raised in Albuquerque’s North Valley, on the ancestral lands of the Tiwa people. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector at both local and national levels, with a career spanning direct service, advocacy, philanthropy, and strategic leadership development.
Her work has centered on strengthening communities through civic engagement, early childhood development, leadership development, capacity building, and coaching. Antionette specializes in supporting leaders whom their communities have called forward into leadership roles across grassroots organizations, government, and business, helping them lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose. She previously served as a program officer with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, where she had the privilege of learning alongside and partnering with local, tribal, state, and national leaders committed to improving the lives of children and families.
Married to her partner, she is a devoted super‑fan of their onlyson and is committed to showing up as a more joyful wife, mom, daughter, auntie, friend, and human.
Magdalena Karlick
Magdalena Karlick
Magdalena V.Karlick, M.A., Phd-c, SEP, ATR-BC, LPCC (she/her) is an art therapsit, somatic experiencing practitioner, and educator. Magdalena is the owner of Our Imaginal World, an organization that provides individual and group therapy, arts and somatic based supervision, post graduate education, community health consultation for agencies, as well as commissioned art installations. Magdalena has received training in Somatic Experiencing, Sandplay, & Psychodrama, and weaves these understandings of group, symbol, and body into her classrooms, work with clients, and supervisees. She is passionate about social justice, responsibility in leadership, and using the creative process tocommunicate stories and integrate understanding. She has been involved in multiple cross-cultural global art exchanges and plans to continue to collaborate globally. ourimaginalworld.com
Artificial Intelligence for the Workplace: Session 1
Presented in partnership with the Santa Fe Community College
Session one of a two-part virtual training designed to introduce nonprofit staff to the fundamentals of AI and explores practical, ethical ways AI tools can support productivity, decision-making, and day-to-day work. Participants must attend both sessions on February 17 and February 24.
Artificial Intelligence for the Workplace: Session 2
Presented in partnership with the Santa Fe Community College
Session two of a two-part virtual training designed to introduce nonprofit staff to the fundamentals of AI and explores practical, ethical ways AI tools can support productivity, decision-making, and day-to-day work. Participants must attend both sessions on February 17 and February 24.
Organizational Leadership and Strategy in Day-to-Day Operations
With Omar Torres
How do leadership and organizational structure shape day-to-day work? This interactive session invites nonprofit leaders to explore how teams function, where friction arises, and how to align leadership values with everyday operations.
Tips for Successful Strategic Planning
With Antionette Tellez-Humble
Designed with small organizations in mind, this session focuses on realistic approaches to strategic planning that can be adapted to organizations with limited staff, time, or resources. Participants will leave with practical tools and guiding questions they can use to start strategic planning conversations within their organization.
Foundation for Good Nonprofit Governance
With Nelsy Dominguez
This session offers a practical introduction to strong nonprofit governance — covering board roles, fiduciary responsibilities, and how boards can effectively support organizational leadership and mission.
Leadership and Workplace Dynamics
With Magdalena Karlick
Through a mix of interactive activities and practical discussion, participants will explore and define respect, boundaries, and responsibilities in their work environment. The session will also introduce key concepts related to stress responses, workplace dynamics, and how these show up in day to day interactions.
