Matt Shubert
(He/Him/His)

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.
Board Member

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.
Board Member

Ben Gerstner
​(He/They)

​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 and Treasurer

Riss Koupf
(They/Them/Theirs)

I am Riss Koupf LCSW and my pronouns they/them. I've been living in Albuquerque, New Mexico for about 5 yrs after moving here from Philadelphia. I am a therapist in Albuquerque and an artist. My primary focus in my career is supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and I've joined the Board of Directors of Common Bond to continue supporting our community on a community level.
Board Member

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.
Board Member

Liz Ames
​(They/Them/Theirs)

Liz Ames has lived in Albuquerque since 2017 after a five-year stint in the Air Force doing logistics and supply work. They have been volunteering with the U-21 Youth Program since early 2018 and have recently taken over as program director. They also enjoy spending as much time as possible with their wife, Selena, and dog, CT. ​
President, U-21 Program Director

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.
Webmaster and Social Media Manager, U-21 Program Director

Latasha Hagan
​​(They/Them)

Latasha is a HRM Senior Processor for the USDA Forest Service. They are originally from Houston, Texas, but moved to beautiful Albuquerque from Boulder, Colorado two years ago. In their spare time, Latasha loves caring for their cat John and sharing laughter with friends. They’ve recently joined the board to help build and support the LGBTQ+ community with experience from PFLAG Beaumont and Beaumont Pride.
Vice 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