Leaders of Enchantment

Episode 18: Tour of the Gila – Part 1 & 2 Episode 18 takes a unique turn for  Leaders of Enchantment  as we step into the role of media partner for the 2025  Tour of the Gila , held April 23–27 in Silver City, New Mexico. Our founder, Doug Campbell, was on the ground at this legendary cycling race, capturing stories from athletes, organizers, and key figures behind the scenes. To bring you closer...

Dr. Marjori Krebs  is a lifelong educator and a Professor at the University of New Mexico in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy. With more than 35 years of experience across K-12 and higher education, she’s served as a social studies teacher, district administrator, university supervisor, and teacher educator—always with a deep commitment to improving how we pr...

Dr. Marjori Krebs  is a lifelong educator and a Professor at the University of New Mexico in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy. With more than 35 years of experience across K-12 and higher education, she’s served as a social studies teacher, district administrator, university supervisor, and teacher educator—always with a deep commitment to improving how we pr...

Cash Allred is a principal on the investment team at Antler, where he helps identify, fund, and support the next generation of visionary founders. His passion for entrepreneurship and technology has been a driving force throughout his career, shaping his unique approach to venture capital.   Before joining Antler, Cash was a tech-focused investor at Sweater, the first early-stage VC fund accessibl...

Cash Allred is a principal on the investment team at Antler, where he helps identify, fund, and support the next generation of visionary founders. His passion for entrepreneurship and technology has been a driving force throughout his career, shaping his unique approach to venture capital.   Before joining Antler, Cash was a tech-focused investor at Sweater, the first early-stage VC fund accessibl...

Russell Baker, born in Ames, Iowa, grew up with a deep passion for music, performing, and the arts. He discovered dance while pursuing a B.A. in English from Vassar College and later earned his M.F.A. in Ballet Teaching and Choreography from the University of Utah. Russell's professional dance career spanned a decade with the Kansas City Ballet, where he performed a wide range of roles—principal,...

Russell Baker, born in Ames, Iowa, grew up with a deep passion for music, performing, and the arts. He discovered dance while pursuing a B.A. in English from Vassar College and later earned his M.F.A. in Ballet Teaching and Choreography from the University of Utah. Russell's professional dance career spanned a decade with the Kansas City Ballet, where he performed a wide range of roles—principal,...

Hunter Greene, former University of New Mexico basketball standout, has built a remarkable career beyond the court. Once the Lobos' all-time leading scorer, he transitioned into commercial real estate, earning recognition for facilitating one of Albuquerque’s largest deals—a $100 million portfolio sale with CBRE. Now a senior advisor at SVN/Walt Arnold Commercial Brokerage, Hunter continues to sha...

Hunter Greene, former University of New Mexico basketball standout, has built a remarkable career beyond the court. Once the Lobos' all-time leading scorer, he transitioned into commercial real estate, earning recognition for facilitating one of Albuquerque’s largest deals—a $100 million portfolio sale with CBRE. Now a senior advisor at SVN/Walt Arnold Commercial Brokerage, Hunter continues to sha...

Dr. Shelly Gruenig is the Founder and Executive Director of R4 Creating, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of educators and students through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.    She is a speaker, author, STEM entrepreneur, award-winning robotics coach, and homeschool mother. Her passion is to help kids find their people and launch their liv...

Dr. Shelly Gruenig is the Founder and Executive Director of R4 Creating, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of educators and students through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.    She is a speaker, author, STEM entrepreneur, award-winning robotics coach, and homeschool mother. Her passion is to help kids find their people and launch their liv...

Raphael Martinez is an Executive Director at Albuquerque Sign Language Academy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Previously, Raphael was a Director of Student Support at ACE Leadership High School and also held positions at West Mesa High School. Raphael received a Master of Secondary Education and Teaching degree from The University of New Mexico.   Raphael “Rafe” Martinez is a 30-plus-year educa...

Raphael Martinez is an Executive Director at Albuquerque Sign Language Academy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Previously, Raphael was a Director of Student Support at ACE Leadership High School and also held positions at West Mesa High School. Raphael received a Master of Secondary Education and Teaching degree from The University of New Mexico.   Raphael “Rafe” Martinez is a 30-plus-year educa...

Dale Dekker is a founding Partner of Dekker (formerly known as Dekker/Perich/Sabatini or D/P/S), a prominent architecture, engineering, and planning firm with over 190 employees and offices across the Southwest. Dekker, rooted in a legacy dating back to 1959, is ranked among Architectural Record’s top 140 U.S. firms and is one of Albuquerque’s largest private businesses. With a focus on socially,...

Dale Dekker is a founding Partner of Dekker (formerly known as Dekker/Perich/Sabatini or D/P/S), a prominent architecture, engineering, and planning firm with over 190 employees and offices across the Southwest. Dekker, rooted in a legacy dating back to 1959, is ranked among Architectural Record’s top 140 U.S. firms and is one of Albuquerque’s largest private businesses. With a focus on socially,...

Jaymie Roybal is an attorney and proud native New Mexican.  She received her bachelor’s degree (2012: political science and signed language interpreting) and her law degree (2016) both from the University of New Mexico.  As a lawyer, she has worked in all three branches of the federal government: first, as a judicial law clerk in the United States Judiciary; next, as a Special Advisor in the Unite...

Jaymie Roybal is an Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice   Jaymie is a proud New Mexican and a dedicated public servant. A double Lobo, Jaymie earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Signed Language Interpreting in 2012 and her law degree in 2016 from the University of New Mexico.   Jaymie’s commitment to the Lobo community began during her undergraduate years...

Meredith Dixon is an American politician and businesswoman who has served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 20th district since January 19, 2021. Elected in 2020, she has focused on addressing community concerns and creating impactful legislation.    Born in Ossining, New York, Meredith pursued her education with a strong focus on global policy and political economy. S...

Meredith Dixon: State Representative, Entrepreneur, and Community Advocate   Meredith Dixon is an American politician and businesswoman who has served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 20th district since January 19, 2021. Elected in 2020, she has focused on addressing community concerns and creating impactful legislation.   Born in Ossining, New York, Meredith pursued...

Amanda Aragon was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit extended family. A proud graduate of Rio Rancho High School, Amanda became the first in her family to attend and graduate from college, earning a degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of Tulsa. Amanda's professional journey began in the corporate world as a s...

Amanda Aragon was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit extended family. A proud graduate of Rio Rancho High School, Amanda became the first in her family to attend and graduate from college, earning a degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of Tulsa.  Amanda's professional journey began in the corporate world as a...

Richard Pitino enters his fourth season as head coach of the New Mexico Lobos, having guided the program to its first Mountain West Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in a decade during the 2023-24 season. Since taking over in 2021, Pitino has led a remarkable turnaround, improving the Lobos from a No. 303 NET ranking to 26 wins, a Mountain West title, and a top-25 AP ranking last season....

Richard Pitino enters his fourth season as head coach of the New Mexico Lobos, having guided the program to its first Mountain West Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in a decade during the 2023-24 season. Since taking over in 2021, Pitino has led a remarkable turnaround, improving the Lobos from a No. 303 NET ranking to 26 wins, a Mountain West title, and a top-25 AP ranking last season....

Donna Riley is a trailblazer in engineering education and a passionate advocate for inclusive excellence. As a founding faculty member of the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College, the first engineering program at a U.S. women’s college, Donna spent 13 years shaping the future of engineering through a gender-equity lens. Her innovative approaches earned her a National Science Foundation (NSF...

Donna Riley is a trailblazer in engineering education and a passionate advocate for inclusive excellence. As a founding faculty member of the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College, the first engineering program at a U.S. women’s college, Donna spent 13 years shaping the future of engineering through a gender-equity lens. Her innovative approaches earned her a National Science Foundation (NSF...