“AIGC provides hope that there is a better future ahead of us.” —David Mahooty, AIGC Alumnus, AIGC Board of Directors President
TERESA GOMEZ, PUEBLO OF ISLETA Thanks to AIGC I was able to pursue my graduate studies in political science at the University of New Mexico. In 2012 I was named the President and CEO of Futures for Children, a 40 year-old non-profit organization that encourages American Indian students to graduate high school and pursue post-secondary education. I look forward to working closely with AIGC as our organizations cooperate to help our young people get the most out of their lives. For those of us who have benefited from national programs like AIGC, it's time for us to show our appreciation by giving generously to support its work. We must adhere to the principle of “giving back” so those students who are currently in need are receiving the same opportunities we were afforded. Teresa Gomez has worked extensively with Tribal governments and various governmental agencies at the federal, state, and local level. She has been instrumental in building and strengthening Tribal-State relations and collaboration. Teresa has played a key role in major policy initiatives including the NM Tribal Infrastructure Act, State-Tribal Collaboration Act, and the Indian Education Act.
“For those of us who have benefited from national programs like AIGC, it's time for us to show our appreciation
Teresa earned a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of New Mexico. Her studies focused on Race and Ethnic Politics, with an emphasis on American Indian Politics. She co-authored "American Indian Women Leaders: Public Policy and the Importance of Gender and Ethnic Identity" which appeared in the journal—Women & Politics.
by giving generously to support its work. We must adhere to the principle of ‘giving back’ so those students who are currently in need are receiving the same opportunities we were afforded.” —Teresa Gomez
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