Gary graduated from the MPP in Spring 2025. He is from Tacoma, Washington and earned his undergrad degree in Political Science from UNM. Gary chose the MPP because he wants to use his skills in policy to help Native American communities. His best memory of the program is the first semester of Mike’s Policy Seminar. Gary would like to thank Mike Rocca, Gabe Sanchez, Deborah McFarlane, Melissa Binder, Lloyd Lee; and his mom, Cecilia Haldane; as well as his girlfriend, Juanita Flores