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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Denise Terrazas | Denise.Terrazas@ped.nm.gov |
| Deputy Director | Eilani Arellano | Immanuel.Arellano@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 | Vacant | POLICY ANALYST / EDUC ADMIN-A (PED #71541+ #10108076) |
| Policy Analyst | Jacqueline Sánchez | Jacqueline.Sanchez@ped.nm.gov |
| Legislative Liaison | Vacant | Legislative Liaison/Staff Manager (PED #21550) |
| Business Operations Specialist | Emily Senteney | Emily.Senteney@ped.nm.gov |
