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 & Legislative Affairs Staff~
| TITLE | NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| Interim Director | Denise Terrazas | Denise.Terrazas@ped.nm.gov |
| Deputy Director | Denise Terrazas | Denise.Terrazas@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Janelle Taylor García, Ph.D. | Janelle.Garcia@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Steven Heil | Steven.Heil@ped.nm.gov |
| Policy Analyst | Eilani Arellano | Immanuel.Arellano@ped.nm.gov |
| Legislative Liaison | Jacqueline Sánchez | Jacqueline.Sanchez@ped.nm.gov |
| Business Operations Specialist | Emily Senteney | Emily.Senteney@ped.nm.gov |
