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pring is a perfect time to celebrate accomplishments and growth and push forward into the next chapter. Often when we look into the future, we reflect on the past and for us that includes our beloved Hodgin Hall.
2010s Christie L. Abeyta (’10 BAED), Española, N.M., is the new superintendent for the Santa Fe Indian School. Cameron M. Decker (’10 BAFA), Arlee, Mont., is educator and outreach coordinator at the Missoula Art Museum, responsible for developing art education programs and implementing statewide distance learning sessions.
Diana V. Martinez (’10 BA, ’17 MPH), Albuquerque, was recognized with the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award for campus in 1889 and, suitably, is now the home of UNM alumni. It originally looked like a Midwestern her significant contributions to UNM during her time with the Health Sciences Learning schoolhouse, with red brick and a pitched roof. Environment Office. In 1908, it was remodeled to the Pueblo-style you Jodi E. Shadoff (’10 BA), Orlando, Fla., competed in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics see today, which set the example for our campus respresenting Great Britain in women’s golf. architecture. As an alum you are a member of our Connie Beimer Sean P. Ward (’10 BA), Albuquerque, is Lobo Pack for life and Hodgin is your home. We’re executive director of the Democratic Party now preparing to welcome new alums to our Pack this May. Activities at the Hodgin U will of New Mexico. bring graduating students to what we hope will be their alumni home. Matthew J. Armijo (’12 BA), Santa Fe, N.M., has joined the Montgomery and Andrews law Last fall the Alumni Relations Office staff worked hard with board members, chapters, firm in Santa Fe, specializing in environmental law, commercial disputes, products defects, constituent groups, committees and individual alums to create programming reflective of the constant changing pandemic and needs of alumni. We’ve continued to weave the digital world construction defects, oil and gas litigation and personal injury. into our everyday life. For Homecoming — or as we called it HomeLeaving — we “unmuted” Justin L. Greene and gathered to collectively share our experiences as Lobos both virtually and in person. From (’12 BBA), has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne Green Chile Roasts to our hybrid Lobo Living Rooms, from celebrating the arts at Dîner en as an associate attorney. Rouge to Happy Hour at Hodgin, from legislative outreach to virtual basketball watch parties, As a member of the we got the opportunity to connect with alumni across the country. firm’s Litigation Group, he practices primarily The Association continues to explore new opportunities and partnerships to connect our alums in the areas of employment law and to UNM and to each other. You have shown us that our Pack is innovative, adaptable and commercial litigation. energetic. As we continue to navigate the COVID landscape, we expect the unexpected and Justin L. Greene Jessica R. Martin move forward with enthusiasm and optimism. We are concentrating on awarding scholarships, (’12 JD), has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as recognizing outstanding alums, “getting back together” at events this spring and summer, an associate attorney in the firm’s Litigation Group, focusing on commercial litigation. honoring our Alumni Emeriti from the past three years and welcoming graduating Lobos to She is fluent in Spanish, providing written the Alumni Association. and oral communication in Spanish and English for clients.
The historic Hodgin Hall was the first building on
Connie Beimer Vice President for Alumni Relations, UNM Executive Director, UNM Alunni Association
Claudia Sanchez (’12 MA), Albuquerque, has been promoted to director of marketing and policyholder services by New Mexico State Mutual. Emily B. Allen (’14 MBA, ’14 MEMBA), Corrales, N.M., chief financial officer of Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, was named one of Albuquerque Business First’s 2021 Women of Infuence. Grant A. Burrier (’14 PhD), Stow, Ohio, is visiting associate professor in the Department of Integrative and Global Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institutute.
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