Indigenous Reproductive Healthcare State of the State

Join us for an online panel discussion on Indigenous reproductive healthcare access in New Mexico. This one hour discussion will feature impactful voices from partner organizations doing key work on the ground across the state.

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Background Reading

The Road to Reproductive Justice - Native Americans in New Mexico (Southwest Women's Law Center and Forward Together)

Panelists

Corrine Oqua Pi Povi Sanchez, PhD, of San Ildefonso Pueblo is Executive Director of Tewa Women United. She received her BA in Environment, Technology and Society from Clark University. Her MA in American Studies with a minor in Health Education from the University of New Mexico and completed her doctorate at Arizona State University in Justice Studies. She has been part of the co-creation process of building Indigenous Knowledge through the contribution of Tewa Women United’s work over the past 30-years. Corrine was one of sixteen visionary leaders across the country selected as the first cohort of the Move to End Violence. She was selected in 2016 for the Stepping Into Power Fellowship of Forward Together, a movement building fellowship for Reproductive Justice. Ms. Sanchez currently serves on the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s Advisory Council, the Community Advisory Board for the Masters in Public Policy at the University of New Mexico, and is a Board member of the Attach Your Heart Foundation. Most recently, Ms. Sanchez has been selected to serve on the Governor of New Mexico’s Advisory Council on Racial Justice. Corrine is dedicated to family and community healing, youth development, and ending violence against women, girls and our Earth Mother.

Rachael Lorenzo (Mescalero Apache/Laguna Pueblo/Xicana) is a queer parent of two and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to young parents and were raised on their father's ancestral land in Laguna, New Mexico. Rachael graduated with a BA in political science and a Masters in public administration, focusing on public health; both degrees are from the University of New Mexico. Rachael studied political campaigns, participated in policy analyses, and has been consulted for their expertise in public health policies that could impact Indigenous communities. Rachael was not only raised on traditional values but also on politics. Throughout their academic career, Rachael volunteered for political campaigns, ranging from city council elections to presidential campaigns. Rachael was selected as a fellow for President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, Obama For America (OFA). Currently, Rachael is not only part of Indigenous Women Rising but also serves as an appointee: Assistant Commissioner of Engagement and Tribal Liaison at the New Mexico State Land Office, under the first Latina and woman to serve as Land Commissioner, Stephanie Garcia Richard.

 

Terrelene Massey is the Executive Director for the Southwest Women’s Law Center and has been serving in this capacity since January 2019. Terrelene is a tribal member of the Navajo Nation. She is originally from Pinon, which is on the Navajo Nation, in Arizona. Terrelene holds a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law, and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. She is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. Prior to the SWLC, Terrelene served as the Executive Director of the Navajo Division of Social Services. She was appointed by the President of the Navajo Nation, and confirmed by the Navajo Nation Council. She served in this capacity from May 2015-January 2019. Prior to her appointment with the Navajo Nation, Terrelene was employed as an attorney at Johnson Barnhouse & Keegan, LLP, in Albuquerque. She also served as a staff attorney at New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc., where she provided legal services to clients regarding federal Indian law, family law, and tribal law matters. Prior to attending law school. Terrelene also worked as the Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Human Services Department where she managed tribal related projects impacting Native American health and human services programs. Terrelene is married, has 2 children, and a dog.