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Tarrie Burnett, LMSWTarrie brings more than 19 years of nonprofit policy and program experience with a background in community social work. She graduated from the University of Boulder with an undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies and the University of Denver with a Master’s in Social Work, focused on program implementation and design for international social work and a specialization in trauma. Currently serving as the executive director for Tomorrow’s Women, a decidedly feminist organization that is empowering the next generation of social justice and peace activists in Israel and Palestine through leadership, compassionate listening, and creative arts. Previously, she developed nationally recognized mental health and wellness, micro-financing, and sustainable farming initiatives for refugee families working with Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains. Tarrie brings experience in community development, financing, and teaching as well as an interest in local, national, and international politics. She currently volunteers with the New Mexico Refugee Educational Bridge Project, supporting young women from Afghanistan to pursue secondary and higher education in the United States, and is a speaker on refugee issues for Global Santa Fe.

Melynn Schuyler - Founder and Executive Director of YouthWorks

On this episode of Community Matters, Sandra interviews Caren Gala of Laguna/Taos/Nambé Pueblo, who was hired in 2017 as the Director of the Santa Fe Indigenous Center.

This month on Community Matters, Sandra Session-Robertson interviews Rich Schrader, Executive Director of the educational nonprofit River Source.

This month Sandra talks with Steve Smaby, the owner of the Collins Lake Ranch community.

In this episode of Community Matters, Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Alex Hanna about his longtime LGBTQ+ advocacy work in New Mexico, including his fight for the legalization of same-sex marriage, his history of volunteering with the Envision Fund, and his recent pledge of support for future generations of LGBTQ+ New Mexicans through a legacy gift.

This month on Community Matters, we speak with Raashan Ahmad, a renowned M.C. and advocate for racial and social justice, about the history of Juneteenth and local initiatives that support our region's BIPOC communities and advancing equitable access to the arts.

This month on Community Matters, Christopher Goett speaks with Jesse Cody, Founder and Director of the non-profit Hike the Good Hike. Christopher and Jesse discuss the inspiration for Hike the Good Hike and what drives Jesse to embark on ambitious, long-distance hikes to raise awareness and funds in support of mental health and wilderness therapy.

This month on Community Matters, Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Ross Chaney, the Co-Facilitator of the Executive Director Learning Circle at the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Learning Hub. This popular program connects and supports Executive Directors in our local nonprofit sector, covering topics like board diversity, organizational growth, personal resiliency and beyond.

This month on Community Matters, Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Monet Silva, the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness on the barriers experienced by those facing housing insecurity or homelessness and the important services available throughout the community.