ROTARY LUNCHEON: Miss Indian New Mexico, Inc.

Miss Indian New Mexico, Inc. is a Tribal group that seeks to to protect, revitalize, and educate communities of the diverse cultures of all Tribal Nations in the State of New Mexico. Miss Indian New Mexico, Inc. also coordinates and manages the annual Miss Indian New Mexico Pageant and aims to continue and empower the legacy of young Native women. 

Joining us to speak about Miss Indian New Mexico, Inc. and its Mission are:

Natalie Arellanez: Natalie currently sits as the President of the Miss Indian New Mexico, Inc. Board of Directors and is Miss Indian New Mexico XLV (45) from 2012-2013. She is from the Pueblo of Acoma tribe and shares the lineage of Hopi and Navajo. Natalie graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Native American Studies and completed in 2012 a Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. In 2020 she completed a Masters of Arts in Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies with a concentration in American Indian Education. She currently works for the University of New Mexico as a Supervisor of Student Success and Certification Officer.

Alysia Coriz: Alysia is the current Miss Indian New Mexico LIV (54). She is a proud member of the Kewa Pueblo tribe (formerly known as Santo Domingo Pueblo). Alysia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies with a concentration in Indigenous Learning Communities and a minor in Business Management from the University of New Mexico. She is the Director of Membership and Outreach with the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women; serves as the Co-Chair of the All Pueblo Council of Governor’s Youth Committee and Board Secretary for Naeva (formerly known as the Native American Voter’s Alliance – Education Project); and is also the Pueblo Representative in the inaugural State of New Mexico Indigenous Youth Council and is the Female Co-President for the Kewa TRUTH Youth Council.

Nicole Johnny: Nicole is Vice President-Treasurer and Miss Indian New Mexico XLVII (47) from 2014-2015. She is a member of the Navajo Nation with her clans as Kiyaa'áanii born for Tsi'naajinii. Her chei is Tábaahí, and her nali is Naashaashi Dine'é. Nicole graduated from Pepperdine University with an MBA in finance and an undergraduate degree in finance and economics. She has experience working in investment banking with RBC Capital Markets, tribal land valuations from both a federal and tribal perspective, and commercial real estate development. Currently, she works for Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and serves on the Board for Diné Development Corporation, Changing Woman Initiative, and WESST.

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For in-person attendees: The cost for in-person registration (including children) is $45 if you register early until 11:59 AM on Friday, August 18, 2023. When the clock strikes noon on Friday, August 18, 2023, the price will go up to $60. If you show up at the door on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 as a walk-in, you will be charged $60. Please note that once Past President Mary Liu provides the headcount to the Hotel Nikko on the Friday before our Tuesday meeting, we will be billed for that count regardless of whether you show or not. 

For attendance via Zoom: For those who wish to participate via Zoom, there is a $10 fee to attend.

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