Members
Sandy Martinez, President
Sandy Martinez began a career in education in 1974. She taught at Eastern NM University-R in a post-secondary educational program for deaf teens. She interpreted classes for students and taught Sign Language classes for the University. In 1984, she pursued a degree in Pastoral Studies. Upon completion, she became an Assistant Pastor, and later moved on to being promoted to become Senior Pastor. She is currently licensed and ordained in New Mexico. She returned to teaching in 2008 until present day. She joined the Tierra Adentro of NM Charter School Governing Council in 2012 and became President in 2014.
Liz Marshall, Vice President
Liz Marshall is a native New Mexican with a diverse educational and professional background. She possesses a BFA in Theater from the University of New Mexico. She has masters in Secondary Education, School Leadership/Administration and Museum Studies.
Ms Marshall has extensive experience as a professional in the film industry. She has been a costume/makeup designer and casting director for 27 years and has over 250+projects to date. She is currently the Training Director for the IATSE Local 480 Film Union training program serving 2,000 members yearly.
She has taught at South Valley Academy, the Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA) and Tierra Adentro (TANM), as well as UNM Continuing Education and the Community College of New Mexico. She is a highly qualified Level 3 instructor licensed in Visual Arts, Performing Arts and English in New Mexico. She also has a school administration license in New Mexico. In California, she is licensed in English, Fashion Design, Interior Design and Film & Media.
Ms Marshall’s teaching focus in education has been to create project-based learning opportunities for students in the arts. Her community affiliations includes 9 years service on the TANM Governing Council at present as their vice-president. She also serves as the secretary for the Corrales Planning and Zoning Committee.
Carrie Freeman, GC Member
As Co-CEO of SecondMuse, a global impact and innovation company, I am responsible for the overall performance and direction of a company with offices on three continents and programming across 160 countries. Since 2012 I have been developing and guiding SecondMuses’ approach to finding and nurturing innovators dedicated to social and environmental good and building supportive ecosystems around them.
My experiences at SecondMuse have strengthened my conviction that deep, sustained collaboration between governments, businesses, and the communities in which they operate, can and does foster innovation.
Prior to joining SecondMuse, I spent 15 years at Intel driving change. As Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, I pioneered strategies around a corporate impact investing fund and the development of technology market solutions related to natural resource management and climate change.
My experiences at SecondMuse have strengthened my conviction that deep, sustained collaboration between governments, businesses, and the communities in which they operate, can and does foster innovation.
Prior to joining SecondMuse, I spent 15 years at Intel driving change. As Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, I pioneered strategies around a corporate impact investing fund and the development of technology market solutions related to natural resource management and climate change.
Grateful that my profession and passions are aligned, I enjoy spending free time exploring how to nurture and harness human potential for the greater good. Outdoor pursuits and friends fuel me and my favorite experiences include being active in nature and anything with my 9 year old son.
Jillian Martinez, Secretary
Jillian Martinez graduated Valedictorian from Tierra Adentro of New Mexico in 2018 and went on to graduate Summa cum laude with a BS in Applied Mathematics and a Minor in Flamenco Dance from UNM in 2021. Currently, she is in the last semester of the Masters of Science Project Management program at UNM and she currently works at Sandia National Laboratories in Business Services. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing outside, cycling, trail running, reading, and spending time with family.
Megan McBride
Megan McBride, a TANM alumna, graduated in 2020 and has since earned her B.A. in Communications from the University of New Mexico. She currently works for the nonprofit organization Young Life College and also serves as a substitute teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools. Megan is passionate about championing adolescents by caring for them and setting them up for success. She enjoys any activity that involves being outdoors or spending time with others, including snowboarding, pickleball, board games, and traveling.
Dr.Ginny Wilmerding
Ginny Wilmerding, Ph.D. danced professionally in New York City before moving to New Mexico. She is a Research Professor at the University of New Mexico where she teaches for both the Exercise Science and Dance Programs. Ginny also teaches ballet at the Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA) and sits on the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Ballet Company. She has co-authored two books: Motor Learning and Control for Dance: Principles and Practices for Performers and Teacher, and Dancer Wellness.
Anna Flores, GC Member
Anna has worked for APS since 2008 in different capacities. From an Afterschool Activity Leader, Afterschool Coordinator, Behavior Redirector, to currently a One-on-One for a special needs kindergarten student. Her focus on education has been in Early Childhood Education, trauma informed practices, social/emotional learning and community support for families.
She has been married for 26 years, with 4 children ages 19, 17, 15 and 12. Three of her children are currently students are TANM, grades 6th, 9th and 11th. In her free time, Anna enjoys cooking for her family, hanging with her friends, lounging with her dog Harley Mae and working on her yard for a future farm.