Leadership Sandoval

Leadership Sandoval is people committed to enhancing the quality of life in Sandoval County by improving their knowledge of the community and increasing their leadership effectiveness. Associates develop and refine their leadership skills through an intense, ten-month educational experience.

During the program year, these participants explore current challenges facing Sandoval County and learn how to become agents of change. Upon completion, these new members become a part of a network of graduates who keep in touch with each other as they serve on boards and committees across the county.

Leadership Sandoval is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN#87-3699100

Community Projects

Leadership Sandoval provides the opportunity for class participants to work together to provide a sustainable project to help local community organizations. The groups research, develop and plan using their connections and leadership skills to implement a specific quality project to be completed within the 7 months deadline.

Leadership Sandoval Alumni have completed over 500 projects during the 35 years of the program. Each year projects are completed as part of their graduation requirement.

31st Class - Class of 2024 Leadership Sandoval

Victoria Alvarez

Commercial Lender

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Isaac Baca

Personal Banker

WaFd Bank

DeeVonda Batres

Small Business Relationship Manager

Century Bank

Joel Coleman

Director of Operations

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center

Brianna Cordova

On-Site Manager

New Mexico Bank & Trust

Larry Davis

CTE Director, RRPS

Rio Rancho Public Schools

David Decker

CEO, Principal Geologist

Southwest Geophysical Consulting, LLC

Shelanie Ethredge

Lead Customer Care Representative

Sparklight

Robert Hoover

IT Manager

New Mexico Gas Company

Amanda Lewis

Branch Manager

First Financial Credit Union

Haley McFadden

Residential Drafter

Amreston Homes, LLC

Stephany Moore

Executive Director of Secondary

Curriculum and Instruction

Rio Rancho Public Schools

Brianna El-Nasser

Agency Sales Manager

Colonial Life

Sara Osusky

Business Consultant & Trainer

WESST Rio Rancho WBC

Brian Sailer

Interim Dean, School Math, Science Engineering

Central New Mexico Community College

Veronica Saunders

Senior Accountant

Insight Lighting

Matt Smith

Co-Owner/COO

Edit House Productions, LLC

Jeff Stow

Assistant Director, IT Operations

Sandoval County

Travis Suazo

Sr. Manager, Tribal Govt & Community Engagement

PNM

Michael Thomas

Deputy District Attorney

13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

Phillip Walck

Tax Manager

REDW LLC

Raquel Whitlock

Branch Manager

First Financial Credit Union

Leadership Sandoval was a great experience. I got to know other leaders and will continue to build those friendships. I learned about our community and how things work in many different arenas. I sharpened my leadership skills and I am even more invested in seeing our community grow and prosper.