BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Pino, President. Paul was
raised on a homesteaded family ranch near Carrizozo, New Mexico. President of
his high school graduating class, the day Paul turned 18, he enlisted in the US
Army serving during the Vietnam war. He earned a BA in Education and an MA in
Public School Administration from the University of New Mexico, supported
through the GI bill, grants, and a part time job at the New Mexico Children’s
Psychiatric Center. Upon graduation, Mr. Pino began as a special education
teacher, advancing to head teacher and then principal for Albuquerque Public
Schools Transition Services, a nationally recognized program in the area of
young adult transitions. After 27 years in public education, Paul chose to
focus his creative energy to founding and promoting the Tone Daddies, a popular
Americana/Americano dance band. Paul also serves on the steering committee for
the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium.
Kamini Heisler,
Secretary-Treasurer. Kamini currently serves in the Paraprofessional Behavior Support Program for Washington County Public School. She provides important support to teachers by engaging with students individually or in small groups to reach their learning objectives and goals. Previously, she was a Case Manager and Therapeutic Support Specialist for Catholic Charities, addressing skill building, enhancing peer and family relations for clients, as well as supporting strategies to empower independent living of underserved families. Ms. Heisler enjoys many years of diverse experience in case management, educational instruction and social work across several domains. In addition to her board service with Healthy Futures, Kamini serves as a Board Member/Advisory Council Member of Meritus Hospital. Her commitment to service is embodied in her years of community service, as well as promoting educational initiatives to provide free education for children in underdeveloped countries. Ms. Heisler has a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services and a Master of Arts in Education-Family Welfare and Community Service.
Tony Archuleta. Tony has broad and deep credentials as an educator and administrator in both indigenous charter schools as well as important professional experience as a Title 1 migrant educator coordinato at both the Albuquerque and Taos public school districts. He currently serves as the Principal of San Diego Riverside Charter School at Jemez Pueblo. Mr. Archuleta previously served as head administrator at Six Directions Charter School at Zuni Pueblo, Superintendent of Cuba NM Independent School District and as Superntendent of Questa Independent School District. Mr. Archuleta received his BA in political science from College of Santa Fe, and a MA in teaching from NMSU.
Tyanne Benallie. Tyanne
enjoys a deep understanding of the economic, environmental, health and social
issues in the Native American and other underserved communities throughout New
Mexico. As the Campaigns Director for Conservation Voters New Mexico, Ty
overseas regional environmental strategies and programs that focus on public
awareness and advocacy for both community and tribal organizations. Previously
Ms. Benallie served as the Program Coordinator for America Corps at the Santo
Domino Pueblo. Ty received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Fort
Lewis College and a master’s in International Development and Social Change
from Clark University. She is fluent in English, Navajo, and Spanish.
Nancy Duhigg. Nancy is
a highly skilled medical professional with significant experience in both
cardiology and emergency medicine. Nancy currently serves as a Physician
Assistant at Presbyterian Hospital in Cardiology. She was previously employed
at the NM Heart Hospital. Ms. Duhigg gained her Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Francis, and her bachelor's in
Mechanical Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí. Nancy
loves dancing, dogs and is passionate about the diversity that New Mexico
personifies.