Renee is a retired attorney and transportation industry executive. She has lived in Santa Fe for more than 25 years. Along with her husband, she has been long-time supporter of CIS and other initiatives to improve education in our community.

Joanna joined the CISNM Board of Directors in January 2025. She recently retired after serving
over 30 years with the federal government, including 20 years as a senior manager focusing
largely on asylum, refugee resettlement and international operations. She obtained a JD from the
University of California in Berkeley, studied International Human Rights Law at the Institute for
Human Rights in Strasbourg, France and Humanitarian Law at the Dunant Institute in Geneva,
Switzerland, and completed the Senior Executive Program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of
Government. After growing up in Los Alamos, Joanna is thrilled to have returned to the
beautiful state of New Mexico. She is honored to have the opportunity to work with CIS and
other community partners to holistically support children to improve their educational outcomes
and opportunities.

Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Marcos Maez currently serves as the Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment at Santa Fe Community College. Marcos joined the SFCC Recruitment team in 2011 after returning to SFCC where he graduated with an Associate of Arts in General Studies. After SFCC, Marcos transferred to the University of New Mexico, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and graduated Magna cum Laude. Marcos recently completed his Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from New Mexico Highlands University. Prior to taking on student engagement and development activities, Marcos served as the Director of Recruitment and Community Outreach where he oversaw the college’s outreach initiatives, sharing the benefits and advantages of attending SFCC with prospective students. As a first-generation college student, native of Santa Fe, and Capital High School graduate, Marcos can share his story and the stories of others who found their success, and in some cases, chose to stay and give back to their community. He understands, firsthand, the value of a college education and uses his passion and enthusiasm to connect with people to communicate that value and the possibilities it brings. Marcos has fifteen years’ experience working with diverse populations in both academic and professional settings, including as an Art Broker for the Chuck Jones Studio Gallery; however, he has found his true calling working with students and the community in programs such as ENLACE New Mexico, Mentoring New Mexico, Rotaract Club of Santa Fe and Toastmasters.

Jackson was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He began his career as a Strategy Consultant with Accenture based out of their Houston office, where he helped advise clients across industries on growth strategy, consumer engagement, and innovation. In 2021, he returned home to Santa Fe and began working at Iron Creek Partners, a local investment firm.

Jackson graduated summa cum laude from Rice University in Houston, TX with BA in English and a minor in Business. Outside of work, Jackson enjoys spending time outdoors and reading.

Rebecca has over 20 years of experience working in higher education currently serving as the Higher Education and Workforce Development Specialist with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Previously, she spent 15 years with Santa Fe Community College finally serving as the Executive Director for the Higher Education Center and Academic Partnerships. Prior to joining SFCC, she worked in several positions including as a coordinator and advisor in student recruitment and retention programs with the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO. Rebecca has distinguished herself as a leader both professionally and in service to community.

A Native New Mexican, Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Women’s Studies with High Honors from New Mexico State University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She recently completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership and Administration at New Mexico State University.

With a career defined by creativity, leadership, and accomplishment, David Marienthal has lived a multi-faceted professional life. He began in Santa Fe and Chicago as an architect, builder, and real estate developer, where he was the creative force behind numerous residential and commercial projects, including two full-service restaurants. After a successful 20-year career, he transitioned to education, spending over a decade teaching middle and high school art. Over the last few years, David has also worked as a mentor for small businesses and nonprofits with SCORE, where he serves on the executive board. 

Heather knew from an early age that she wanted to be a part of the culinary and hospitality world. Growing up in a small town in upstate NY, Trumansburg, she began working at Taughannock Falls Inn catering to Cornell University. there, Heather experienced multiple levels of the restaurant industry. After College, where she earned a Bachelors in Psychology, Heather moved to New York City where she worked with the Cafe Concepts restaurant group. She was always eager and fascinated with fine food & people. There she was a big part of the opening team of the red eye grill that would lead her more into the depths of running the front of the house.

In 1998, Heather found New Mexico as an AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer associated with the Boys and Girls Club in Santa Fe. She took a job at Santacafe as a waitress where she met her Husband Dave Sellers. Heather and Dave went on to run another local restaurant in Santa Fe called Amavi at the same time earning her master’s degree in social work from Highlands University. Heather joined Communities as their first Site Coordinator at Capital High School. Heather helped guide and support countless students during her eight years on campus. she also developed many programs and activities, including the Communities In Schools Girls’ Empowerment Group and Jaguar Connection – a visiting day at Capital High for soon-to-be freshmen to get acquainted with the school community and campus. In 2021 Heather and her husband David opened their second restaurant Horno. Soon after opening Horno, she was approached by Communities in Schools to join the board.

Caren Shiozaki is a partner with Fortium Partners. She provides interim C-Suite leadership and
board advisory services to Fortium’s clients. She has over 15 years of corporate executive
experience in governance, risk management, compliance, strategic planning, cybersecurity and data privacy and protection. She is a member of a leadership institute where she leads sessions on technology ethics, DEI in the workplace, and managing risks of emerging technologies.
Caren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Genetics from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a
Certified e-Discovery Professional, and also holds professional certifications in the Governance
of Enterprise Information Technology, Data Privacy, and Business Ethics and Compliance. She completed an executive program in corporate governance at Southern Methodist University.
She is an ardent advocate of STEM education, bridging the digital divide, and the socially
responsible use of technologies. She is also a dedicated volunteer to nonprofits addressing girls’ and women’s issues, and animal welfare.

Aseneth is a proud alumni of Communities In Schools. Currently continuing her studies, she felt called to reconnect with her community and give back to the organization that played a key role in helping her become the strong, independent, and compassionate person she is today. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, Aseneth joined the board to support the next generation. She remains committed to creating opportunities, giving back to her community, and helping shape a brighter future for children and families in her community.

Margaret joined the Board of Directors of CISNM in August 2025. After living and working all of their lives on the east coast, Margaret and her husband made Santa Fe their home in 2021. Now retired, she spent 25 years in development and alumni relations at Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, most recently as Senior Director at the Center for Talented Youth (CTY). She and her team were responsible for raising funds to support CTY’s strategic priorities including scholarships, excellence in teaching and research and advocacy.

Margaret led CTY’s strategic development efforts in the U.S. and internationally, overseeing CTY’s Advisory Boards in both the United States and Hong Kong.

June and her husband moved to Santa Fe 7 years ago and she has been a volunteer math tutor at Ortiz Middle School with Communities in Schools for 6 years. She previously lived in Indiana and served for many years on the board of a nonprofit housing agency. She is a retired nurse, having spent most of her career in the Emergency Room and as a School Nurse. Other interests include volunteering at Christus St. Vincent hospital, hiking, camping, reading, and attending her grandchildren’s’ extracurricular activities.