Welcome to the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division Page.
Our team helps inform or craft policies or legislative proposals that align with the Public Education Department’s mission, vision, and goals. This includes conducting bill analyses during the legislative session, attending interim legislative hearings, and leading or assisting with the rulemaking process.
Policy and Legislative Affairs Staff
| TITLE | NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Denise Terrazas | Denise.Terrazas@ped.nm.gov |
| Deputy Director | Eilani Arellano | Immanuel.Arellano@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Steven Heil | Steven.Heil@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Jacqueline Sánchez | Jacqueline.Sanchez@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Damian Wierzbicki | Damian.Wierzbicki@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | David Vincent | David.Vincent@ped.nm.gov |
| Business Operations Specialist | Emily Senteney | Emily.Senteney@ped.nm.gov |