Kendal Chavez has been named the new deputy secretary for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD). The appointment was announced by the department on August 18, 2025.
Chavez will join ECECD's leadership team to help guide early childhood policy and oversee departmental operations. The agency is responsible for a range of programs supporting young children and families in New Mexico.
ECECD officials expressed confidence that Chavez’s experience will support their mission to improve outcomes for children across the state.
No further details were provided about Chavez’s background or prior roles.
