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Aging and Long-Term Services Department appoints new Director of Indian Elder Affairs
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The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Melissa Sanchez as the new Director of the Office of Indian Elder Affairs (OIEA). Sanchez will be taking over from Rebecca Baca, who left the position earlier this summer, according to a press release by ALTSD.


UNM appoints new vice president for Institutional Support Services
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) and will be responsible for overseeing 600 staff and over 200 student employees.


UNM appoints new vice president for Institutional Support Services
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the organization and oversee a dedicated team of professionals.


Sandia computer scientist named Asian American Engineer of the Year
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Sandia National Laboratories announced that Tian Ma, a computer engineer in research and development, has been named the 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA. Ma's groundbreaking work in remote-sensing systems, particularly his innovative data processing algorithms, has played a crucial role in the detection and tracking of objects essential for national security missions, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.


The Aging and Long-Term Services Department appoints new Policy Advisory Committee member
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The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has appointed Stephanie Telles as a new member of the ALTSD Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Telles, a native New Mexican, brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors to her role on the ALTSD PAC, according to a press release by ALTSD.


'This is the appropriate time': New Mexico-based Thornburg seeking new president and CEO after Brady announces plans to step down
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Jason Brady, President, CEO, and Portfolio Manager of Thornburg Investment Management, has announced his intention to step down from his roles and depart the firm