BA Political Science and Communication, University of New Mexico
MS Management and Leadership, Western Governors University

A proud Lobo, Helen graduated from UNM in 2000 with a BA in Political Science and Communication. Since graduating, Helen has been privileged to work for New Mexico residents through her service in the U.S. House of Representatives, working for former Congressman Tom Udall, and in the U.S. Senate, working for Senators Jeff Bingaman and Martin Heinrich.  Locally, she worked closely with former Bernalillo County Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins as her policy and research assistant to pass the 1/8 cent Behavioral Health Gross Receipt Tax to support the creation of a comprehensive system of care for those with behavioral health care needs.

In December 2018, Helen joined Mayor Tim Keller’s team at the City of Albuquerque, where today she serves as the Director of Public Affairs.  With the Mayor’s support and in partnership with the UNM Department of Political Science, Helen worked to establish the Mayor’s Select Internship Program to provide UNM undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about, work with and make professional connections in municipal government.