Regular Governing Body Meeting - Last Wednesday — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 21.c Human Services Committee Tina Ruiz - Appointment - Term Ending 03/2028
From: Tina Ruiz Juntos Consulting LLC Owner To: Christa Hernandez City of Santa Fe Youth and Family Services Program Manager chernandez@santafenm.gov I Tina Ruiz, am submitting this letter of interest and resume, as application to serve as a member for the City of Santa Fe’s Human Services Committee. My experience and knowledge in developing equitable social frameworks is supported with an educational background in Sociology, International Relations, Indigenous Studies, and Community Planning. I bring 20 years of professional experience facilitating positive outcomes with diverse populations. Over the past seven years, as the owner of Juntos Consulting, my skills have focused on developing planning frameworks that are multi- faceted systematic solutions, which empower community leaders to create impactful long- term changes. Originally from southern New Mexico, I have resided in Santa Fe since 2011. Throughout this time, I have witnessed programs’ successes and challenges in implementing services that sustainably address the complexities our populations face. I have seen great potential when cross-sector collaboration is achieved, but only when it is rooted in representation of the peoples’ voices. Additionally, there is great strength in fostering community capacity by drawing on data-driven planning methods to identify tangible solution. My primary interest in being a Human Services Committee member is to have further opportunity to give back to the community that I also call home. On both a professional and personal level, I am well networked throughout New Mexico. I hope to have the opportunity to bring this deep level of community understanding and empathy to the City of Santa Fe’s Human Services Committee. Thank you for your consideration to serve as a member, I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Tina Ruiz Community Development Planner, MCRP Juntos Consulting LLC Objective Develop systematic frameworks to support organizations in implementing community-based plans to address root societal factors contributing to public health challenges. Education University of New Mexico - Masters of Community and Regional Planning, 2023 New Mexico State University - Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and International Relations, 2006 University of Alberta Canada - Study Abroad Program in Indigenous Studies, 2006 Leadership and Volunteer Activities Northern Youth Project 2023 – 2024 Strategic Planner University of New Mexico 2021 – 2023 Graduate Assistant Rio Puerco Alliance 2020 – 2021 Board Member New Mexico First 2018, 2020, 2022 Town Hall Facilitator New Mexico Water Collaborative 2014 – 2016 Board Member & Secretary St. Elizabeth Shelter 2013 – 2014 Volunteer Otero Mesa Preservation Society 2012 – 2013 Outreach Coordinator Border Agricultural Workers Center 2011 – 2012 Volunteer Amnesty International 2007 – 2008 Volunteer & Fundraiser Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society 2005 – 2006 Member & Secretary National Dean’s List 2003 – 2006 Academic Award Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society 2003 – 2006 Member Professional Experience Juntos Consulting LLC. 2019 – Current. Owner/Consultant. Santa Fe, NM Cultivate capacity for organizational and collaborative community development by facilitating key principles of planning for change, needs assessment processes, capacity building activities, implementation guidelines, evaluation services, and grant funding. University of New Mexico 2024 - Current. Adjunct Professor. Albuquerque, NM Instruction of Analytical Methods for the Community and Regional Planning Department. Coop Consulting Inc. 2013 – 2019. Consultant. Santa Fe, NM Technical assistance for programs implementing substance use prevention strategies, complete grant reporting requirements, develop and facilitate coalition trainings. Community Development Institute 2013. Consultant. Luquillo, Puerto Rico Assist the Luquillo Head Start program in developing a nature-based playground. Railyard Park Conservancy 2012 – 2013. AmeriCorps VISTA. Santa Fe, NM) Manage community outreach and educational efforts in collaboration with city officials. English Language Tutoring 2008 – 2011. Freelance Educator. Leon, Nicaragua Extended Central American travels and residence providing English language instruction. University of Alberta 2007 – 2008. Program Assistant. Edmonton, Alberta Canada Coordinated the Summer Abroad and the Alberta Smithsonian Internship programs. Analyzed and transferred micro-film data from Metis land grants into an online database.