First-Cut Finalists Revealed in DPNM Search for Executive Director

A field of 27 applicants for the job of Executive Director of the Democratic Party of New Mexico has been whittled down to 12 by a Search Committee appointed by State Chair Brian Colón. However, one candidate who made the cut, Chris Cervini, has decided to withdraw his application and focus on opportunities at his current employer. The 11 individuals listed below (with short bios) will be interviewed next week by the Committee, and then the candidate list will be pared down once again.

According to Chairman Colón, if folks have feedback on the candidates, they're welcome to send it to him at brian@nmdemocrats.org.

Yvette Ramirez Ammeran, NM: Regional Field Organizer, National Association of Community Health Centers; Former Executive Director, NM Primary Care Association; Masters, Education, University of Texas-Austin

Francisco Apodaca, NM: Valencia County Manager, Former Executive Director, Conservation Voters NM; Masters, Public Affairs, NM Highlands University.

Joe Casados, NM: DNC Regional Field Director, DPNM; BA Arts in Philosophy, UNM.

WITHDREW: Chris Cervini, NM: Manager of External Communications, Lovelace Health System; Former Chief of Staff, Commications and Policy Director, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish; Masters, Political Science, American University, Washington DC.

Eamonn Donovan, MD: Various GOTV and campaign staff positions in NH, OH, MA; BA Political Science, Salisbury University, MD.

Terri Holland, NM: Former Executive Director, Democratic Party of Bernalillo County; Former Director of Party Affairs, DPNM; MBA, University of Phoenix, Albuquerque.

Christopher Honey, CA: California Political Director, Progressive Majority; BA History, Auburn University at Montgomery.

Michael Minh Nguyen, DC: Special Events Coordinator, Center for American Progress; BA Political Science, University of California-Davis.

Laura Sanchez, NM: Energy Solutions Policy Fellow, National Resources Defense Council; Board Member, NM Hispanic Bar Association; Juris Doctor, UCLA School of Law; MPA, University of Arizona-Tucson.

Arturo Terrazas, NM: Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Dona Ana County; Deputy Director, Anthony-Berino Economic Development Corporation; Former Director, Communities United; BA Government, NM State University.

Rebecca Vigil-Giron, NM: Former NM Secretary of State; BA in French and Social Sciences, NM Highlands Univesity.

Nate Williams, WI: Greenbay Regional Director, Cong. Steve Kagan; Juris Doctor, Tulsa College of Law; BS in Political Science and History, Eastern New Mexico University.