Jessica Manzanares is the Administrative Assistant to the Program and Learning Team at the LANL Foundation. Jessica coordinates scheduling, financial, and administrative support for the Foundation’s Early Childhood, Scholarships, Pathways, and K-12 programs. She also provides logistical support for the…
Marissa Burns comes to LANL Foundation to support and bolster the communities and learning environments of northern New Mexico. Born and raised in Michigan, Marissa has been living in and learning continuously about New Mexico through volunteering with community groups,…
Jenica Rodriguez is the Scholarship and Finance Team Assistant at the LANL Foundation, where she builds and maintains the organization’s scholarship applications and database, provides training and technical assistance, assists with reporting, and supports the day-to-day operations of the scholarship program and…
Driven by a commitment to strengthening educational pathways and sustaining high-quality practices across Northern New Mexico, Tobie Baker Wright serves as Director of Pathways for the LANL Foundation. An experienced educator and former school leader, she champions initiatives that connect students, educators, and community…
Jovanna Archuleta is the Early Childhood Program Director at the LANL Foundation, where she leads efforts to strengthen early childhood systems across Northern New Mexico. She works closely with Tribal partners to revisit and expand early childhood services and education.As…
Driven by a passion for place-based teaching and learning and a deep belief in public education, Paul LeFrancois serves as the K12 Education Program Coordinator for the LANL Foundation. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating the Indigenous Science…
Silvia Aguirre is the Scholarship Program Coordinator at the LANL Foundation, where she supports LANL Scholars in their pursuit of higher education. With a background in social work and as a LANL Scholar alum, Silvia is passionate about social justice…
Jessica Acosta started at the LANL Foundation in 2021 as the Early Childhood Program Associate before being promoted to her current role as Early Childhood Education Coordinator. Jessica brings over 15 years of customer service and administrative experience to her…
Kersti Tyson joined the LANL Foundation in 2019. Kersti’s primary focus is utilizing research and evaluation to support the Foundation’s mission, vision, values and strategies across the spectrum of public education. Kersti will help both internal and external stakeholders to…
With 20+ years of experience as an elementary teacher, Doris Rivera brings a deep understanding of the classroom to her role as K–12 Education Coordinator. In her primary role, leading the LANL Foundation’s Teacher Leader Fellowship, she shares her passion for…