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James L. West
President/CEO
Jim became President of Futures for Children in 1997 after serving on the Board of Directors of Futures for Children for eight and half years. Jim is the former President of Jim West Financial Group, Inc., Okom Interprises, Inc., and former Vice President for the American Indian National Bank of Albuquerque. Jim has twenty-nine years of experience in political and economic development with 104 Indian tribes and many Third World nations. Jim has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Redlands in California and a Masters of Divinity from the Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. Jim mentors a Futures' student. Tribal Affliation: Cheyenne.
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Don Massey
Chief Operating Officer & CEO of the FFC American Indian Store
Don joined Futures for Children in 2003 to begin the FFC American Indian Store; he has many years of experience in retail management. Don's extensive management background includes purchasing, merchandising, marketing, finance, shipping, and operations. Don brings his knowledge and experience to the position of Chief Operating Officer at Futures for Children. Don has been a mentor since 1992 and has seen three of his mentor students through to graduation and onto post-secondary pursuits.
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Nancy Puccetti
Chief Financial Officer
Nancy joined Futures for Children in 2009.
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Geraldene Blackgoat
PT Program Assistant, Program
Geraldene works for FFC part-time and attends Central New Mexico Community College full-time; she is studying to attain her Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts. She assists with many of the administrative tasks and duties at Futures. She has been mentored since 2004 and just began to mentor a Futures' kindergarten student. Tribal Affilition: Diné (Navajo) Tribe.
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Herbert Manheimer
Director, Program Services
Herbert started as a Regional Coordinator and was promoted to Director, Program Services in September 2009. Herbert has extensive experience in education and Indian affairs, serving with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His family is originally from Shonto, AZ. Herbert mentors a Futures' child. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
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Arthur (Tony) Burnette
Database Manager, Program
Tony has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix in New Mexico. At Futures, Tony is responsible for insuring all data collected and stored in the Futures' database is standardized and that the integrity of our data is maintained. He also works on developing all standardized forms used by the organization. Tony has developed Futures' Internal Website for report running and document control.
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Debby De La Rosa
Director, Program Administration
As Director, Debby works closely with Program Directors and Regional Coordinators to ensure successful program delivery to the Three Circles of Support. She has a background in corporate management, human resources, and information technology. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from The University of Albuquerque in New Mexico and earned her Human Resources Certification from the Robert O. Anderson School of Management in New Mexico. Debby mentors a Futures' student. Tribal Affiliation: Jicarilla Apache.
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Eric Manolito
Regional Coordinator, Program
Eric received his Bachelor of Arts in Native American studies from Stanford University in California. His family is originally from Cuba, NM. Eric also serves as an Advisory Council Member for College Horizons, an organization assisting in preparing Native American students for college. As a Regional Coordinator, Eric is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing program volunteers. Eric mentors a Futures' child. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo.
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Alicia Marcell
Development Coordinator
As the Development Coordinator, Alicia is responsible for marketing, and research. Alicia has Bachelor of Arts degrees in English (Professional Writing) and Spanish from the University of New Mexico. She has a background in marketing, public relations, management, customer service, and training.
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Sandy Massey
Senior Development Coordinator
As the Senior Development Coordinator, Sandy works in all areas of Development including grantwriting. Sandy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Regis University in Colorado. She has been a Futures' mentor since 1992 and is currently mentoring two students. She has seen three previously mentored students through to graduation and onto post-secondary pursuits.
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MaDonna Analla
Regional Coordinator, Program
MaDonna received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Occidental College in California. Her family is originally from Laguna Pueblo, NM. As a Regional Coordinator, Madonna is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing program volunteers. Madonna mentors a Futures' child. Tribal Affilition: Laguna Pueblo.
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Janelle Sandoval
Senior Program Associate, Program
Janelle is responsible for handling incoming inquiries and questions from mentors and students. Janelle studied Sports Medicine at the University of New Mexico. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo.
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Vicente Silva
Director, Program Support/Information Technology
Vicente studied US and World Politics and Latin American History at Brandeis Univeristy in Massachusetts. He received his Master of Business Administration in International Business from the Univeristy of Miami in Florida. Vicente has served as Manager of Hispanic Affairs for Burger King Corporation; Program Director of KSJV, and Field Office Director for United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO.
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Kiki Torrez
Full Charge Bookkeeper, Finance
Kiki has an Associates Degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix in New Mexico. She has previous experience as an Office Manager/Bookkeeper for a construction company in Carlsbad, NM.
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Nancy O’Dell
Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
Nancy is a graduate of Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a BA in Music. Having lived in numerous places, her experience is varied from substitute teaching to office management and bookkeeping both for corporate and non profit organizations.
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Vaughn Flannigan
Regional Coordinator, Program
Vaughn comes to Futures from Phoenix, AZ, where he worked closely with American Indians in the Gila River Indian Community. Vaughn has experience in educational planning and development, college preparatory assistance, and management. He hold Bachelor of Science degrees in criminal justice and social work from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY.
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Gwendolyn Palmer
Program Associate, Program
Gwen received her Bachelor of Arts Dual Degree in Media Arts and Native American Studies from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Gwen has experience working in Post-Secondary education and Native American communities, serving with UNM’s American Indian Student Services and American Indian Summer Bridge Program, along with the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s Department of Education. As Program Associate, Gwen is responsible for handling incoming inquiries concerning off-site and post-secondary students. Gwen hails from Fruitland, NM.
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo.
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