Amy Whitfield has had a strong career in social services.   She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Maine .  She has served New Mexico for almost 20 years working in small non-profits serving numerous fields including:  anti-violence, substance abuse treatment, teen pregnancy and parenting, leadership mentoring, community organizing and non-profit program development.   She is the former executive of the YWCA New Mexico and NM Domestic Violence Resource Center.   

Ms. Whitfield joined state government at the start of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration.  She served at the NM Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), responsible for planning and implementing projects that move forward strategic plan goals and created the Office of Performance and Accountability.  She served as Executive Director of the Office of African American Affairs.  And, was recently appointed as the Housing and Homelessness Advisor for the Office of the Governor. 

Ms. Whitfield is a strong advocate for the social work profession and has served as adjunct faculty in social work for Central New Mexico Community College and New Mexico State University. 

Ms. Whitfield previously served on the Community Advisory Board from 2021-2023.