Rob Grilley

 Rob Grilley moved to the area in 2014 where he met his soon to be husband and volunteered with the U-21 Youth Program for the past 6 years. His background is in childcare and community organization and development. With a bachelor's in political science, he currently works as volunteer coordinator and political consultant.

Board President

Elizabeth Trujillo

 Elizabeth Trujillo joined the Board in June 2018 after taking an interest in the well being of LGBTQ youth and their rights as children to live a judgement free life. She is also interested in the improvement of our education system, women's rights, human rights, and overall equality for everyone. Elizabeth has been a New Mexico resident all her life and served in the U.S. Army. She currently works for the Department of the Air Force as a Logistics Management Officer. She attended the University of New Mexico where she received her BBA in Accounting, BA in Sociology  and New Mexico Highland University, where she completed her MBA in Management.

Board member and Treasurer

Steve Ridlon

A 28-year Albuquerque resident, Steve Ridlon ​previously served on the Common Bond board and organized a Community Advisory Committee for the Under 21 Group (now U-21). Along with Mary Oishi, he was instrumental in establishing the Safe Zone Project in Albuquerque Public Schools. As a volunteer, Steve has operated the HIV Emergency Project for 13 years.

Board Member and Director of HIV Emergency Project

Dylan P. Lutey

Dylan is an estate planning attorney with Hedrich Law, P.A., and has been with the Board since April 2019.  He attended the University of New Mexico, where he graduated with a double major in Economics and Spanish.  Dylan earned his law degree in 2017 from the University of New Mexico School of Law and was sworn into the New Mexico State Bar the same year. Dylan lives in Albuquerque with his girlfriend Madalyn and their two dogs, Tre and Po.

Board Member and Secretary

Ben Gerstner

Ben is a PhD Candidate at the University of New Mexico and joined the Board in Feb 2020. Transplanting to New Mexico for school he is committed to helping to support the LGBTQ+ community that has welcomed him here. 

Board Member