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 | Vacant | – |
| Policy Analyst | Evan Chavez | Evan.Chavez@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Jacqueline Sánchez | Jacqueline.Sanchez@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | David Vincent | David.Vincent@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Duncan Christensen | Duncan.Christensen@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Liaison | Emily Senteney Carabajal | Emily.Senteney@ped.nm.gov |