Meet our Team

The New Mexico Partnership team is committed to excellence and to making the site selection process an easy one. Our team of experts is here to help show you what your business can achieve by choosing New Mexico for your next location.

Melinda Allen

President & CEO

Melinda joined the NM Partnership in 2017 and has 17 years of ED experience in NM. She works to increase the visibility of NM globally, generate viable project leads, and locate projects in the state.

(505) 377-4123

Doreen Avila

Executive Assistant

Doreen Avila started at the NM Partnership in 2006 as the Administrative Assistant & is now the Executive Assistant. Doreen supports the NM Partnership’s staff administrative duties and makes sure the office runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

(505) 977-0513

Anthony Aldaz

Vice President

Anthony Aldaz joined the Partnership in 2021 as an Economic Development Associate. Anthony is now a VP and oversees the Partnership’s business development efforts.

(505) 389-5033

Sean Trujillo

Director of Marketing

Sean Trujillo joined the Partnership in 2025. Sean supports the Partnership’s marketing, communications, and business development teams.

(505) 452-7143

Daniel Kooyenga

Business Development

Daniel joined the Partnership in 2025. He supports the Partnership’s business development projects.

(505) 252-0030

Jerry Pacheco

Senior Business Consultant (Santa Teresa Area)

(915) 491-5910