Finance & Grants

Denise is a native Santa Fean and multi-generational Northern New Mexican. She joined the LANL Foundation in early 2023 to support the Finance and Operations Team as an Accountant.  Denise comes to the Foundation with extensive experience working with nonprofits,…

Mihaela Popa-Simil has been with the Foundation since 2006, as our Chief Financial Officer, before being promoted to Vice President of Finance and Operations in 2016. She provides day-to-day executive management of the LANL Foundation. Mihaela is a volunteer examiner…

Patsy Chavez has been a valued member of the Foundation since 2002. Her warm demeanor, sense of humor, and organizational skills make her the perfect person to greet visitors, answer calls, and support Foundation staff with day-to-day operations and events.