President's Message

Claudia Martinez, Wagon Mound Schools

New Mexico School Nutrition Association

President Claudia Martinez

Dear Members,

Across New Mexico, our strength comes from the commitment, talent, and care each of you
brings to your work and communities. As we look ahead, let’s continue creating opportunities for
career growth and development—supporting one another as we build new skills, explore new
possibilities, and reach our professional goals.

Professional development is an important part of that journey. By sharing knowledge, seeking
learning opportunities, and encouraging one another to grow, we strengthen both our individual
contributions and our organization as a whole.

Let’s also keep well-being at the heart of our work. Healthy meals can help us feel energized
and ready to learn, collaborate, and serve. Providing nutritious meals to students is equally
important: nourishing food supports their ability to learn, grow, and succeed. And through
teamwork, we can turn individual strengths into shared progress. When we listen, communicate,
and work toward common goals, our entire membership benefits.

Let’s turn our commitment to student well-being into action: get involved with your school’s meal
program, advocate for the resources students need, and partner with your community to
strengthen nutritious meal initiatives across New Mexico. Every conversation, volunteer effort,
and voice of support can help ensure students have the nourishment they need to learn and
thrive.

Thank you for all you do for our organization and for one another. I’m proud of what we are
building together across New Mexico, and I look forward to the growth and accomplishments