After growing up in Albuquerque, Matt spent a year and a half in Portland, OR pursing his degree in mechanical engineering before returning to New Mexico to complete his studies at New Mexico Tech. He continued his education at The University of New Mexico and received his masters in electrical engineering. Matt now works as a senior robotics engineer specializing in autonomy solutions for multi agent systems. In his free time he enjoys exploring the diverse New Mexico landscapes through rock climbing and cycling all while photographing his adventures along the way.
Secretary
Dylan P. Lutey (He/Him/His)
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.
Treasurer
Wyatt Day (They/Them/Theirs)
Wyatt Day is an LCSW freelancing in macro-level services and providing therapy in private practice. Born and raised in Albuquerque, they have spent most of their career providing direct services and programming development to various communities, with a majority focus serving LGBTQ+ youth and their families. In their spare time, Wyatt loves reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
President
Anami Dass (She/Her/Hers)
Anami is a trans woman, harm reductionist, and social servant who in 2023 was appointed by Mayor Kellor to Albuquerque's Human Rights Board, the governing body of the city's Office of Civil Rights, where she now sits as chair for the Subcommittee on Mental Health. Dass works as the Director of Programming for New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative (NMHRC), a national recognized organized leader in the world of stigma free services, where she and her partner, are in daily contact with members of Albuquerque's unhoused community.
Board Member
Selena Richardson (She/Her/Hers)
Selena has very happily lived in Albuquerque since 2016. She has been volunteering with U-21 since 2021 and has started a LGBTQ+ book club for the participants. She spends her time reading, painting, bugging her spouse, Liz, about horror movies, and spoiling their dog, CT.
Vice President, Webmaster and Social Media Manager, U-21 Program Director