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American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Elects Whitney Holland President And Kathy Chavez EVP
AFT NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Delegates of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) selected Whitney Holland to lead the union of educators and Kathy Chavez as executive vice president during its Bi-Annual Convention today in Albuquerque.
“After nine years of local and state service to AFT NM, I am humbled to step into this important role. After a year of unprecedented challenges created by the on-going pandemic, I will continue to be a strong voice for both our students and the tens of thousands of professional public educators represented by our union across New Mexico,” Holland said. “Even though our union has new leadership, we will remain rooted in our values of a strong, vibrant, and equitable public education for all students, fairness in our communities and places of work, and progressive public policy for our State. The trust placed with me by my peers and