Sherry (she/her) is from Acoma Pueblo. Prior to joining Tewa Women United as the Environmental Justice Program Manager, she was the Library Director at the Espanola Public Library for 14 years. She holds an Associates Degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts, and is Leadership Certified through American Library Association.
Sherry is the youngest of ten siblings and has worked with farmers (Father/Grandfather) for many years to learn how to plant and work with seeds.
Española has been Sherry’s home for the past 17 years, along with her wife (Loretta) and son (Sabastian). They have created a wonderful home which includes Miniature Nigerian goats, Royal Palm Turkeys, as well as a dog and cat.
Sherry says, “Being able to work in the community as the Environmental Justice Manage is an honor and especially working with Tewa Women United. They have created a wonderful space here on this new campus and they have also created great programs in the community. Through the EJ Program, it will be good to inform the general public about all the upcoming issues facing the area, and New Mexico in general.”
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