On Tuesday, April 29, the Leadership Santa Fe gathered with family, friends, and community leaders to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2025 and the culmination of months of learning, collaboration, and service.
The evening began with a lively networking reception, complete with cocktails and conversation, as graduates and guests reflected on the journey that brought them to this milestone. The formal program opened with warm welcomes and remarks from David Markwardt, Program Director of Leadership Santa Fe; Bridget Dixson, President & CEO of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce; and Art Trujillo, Chairman of the Board. Each speaker highlighted the program’s impact on civic engagement and the future of leadership in our region.
Four graduates were selected by their peers to speak on behalf of the class and share their experiences in the program. Heartfelt and inspiring reflections were offered by:
- Meredith Jones, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
- Cesar Leon, Del Norte Credit Union
- Kelli Barela, State Employees Credit Union
- Patrick Rhoderick, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
These speakers emphasized the personal growth, professional development, and enduring relationships that define the Leadership Santa Fe experience.
The evening concluded with the Presentation of Certificates, marking each graduate’s successful completion of the program. This cohort represents a wide range of industries and roles across Santa Fe, united by a shared commitment to community leadership and service.
Congratulations to the Leadership Santa Fe Class of 2025:
- Jamie Anaya, Manager of Respiratory Care, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Kelli Barela, Marketing Manager, State Employees Credit Union
- Yvonne Bieg-Cordova, Radiology Director Inpatient & Outpatient Services, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Jen Breneiser, Associate Dean, Liberal Arts, Art & Design, Santa Fe Community College
- Preston Burdwell, Information Systems Manager, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Rose Burns, Collections Manager, Coe Center for the Arts
- Kiara Castillo, Assistant Branch Manager, Century Bank
- Cullen Curtiss, Editorial Content Manager, Tourism Santa Fe
- Daniel Fresquez, Media Coordinator, Santa Fe County
- Isaiah Garcia, General Manager, Albertsons Market
- Michele George
- Clara Holiday, Senior Account Executive, Hutton Broadcasting
- Jamie Hughes, Associate Director of Advancement, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
- Meredith Jones, Head of Visitor Experience, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
- Cesar Leon, AVP of Branch Experiences, Del Norte Credit Union
- Maddy Mahony, Director of Communications, Anchorum Health Foundation
- Stephanie Martinez, VP Business Banking Lender, Enterprise Bank and Trust
- Rebecca Mnuk-Herrmann, Assistant City Attorney, City of Santa Fe
- Gina Morales, Registered Lobbyist, JD Bullington Government Relations
- Patrick Rhoderick, Laboratory Manager, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Derek Roybal, Assistant Store Manager, Sam’s Club
- Laurie Saylor, Dean, Santa Fe Community College
- Isabel Slator, Senior Manager of Impact, Meow Wolf
- Sara Smith, Operations Manager, Santa Fe County
- Adrian Sotelo, Special Projects Manager, Communities in Schools of New Mexico
- Tobie Baker Wright, Director of C3P Programs, LANL Foundation
- Matthew Wyne, Graphic Designer, Wyne Design
The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Santa Fe team congratulate this outstanding class for their dedication to making a difference in our community. We look forward to seeing all they will continue to achieve as leaders, innovators, and advocates for positive change in Santa Fe.
Cheers to the Class of 2025! You are the future of leadership in our community.
