About Us

Rooted in community, we nurture leaders to thrive with purpose.

Vision

We envision a world and community where community leaders lead with compassion, care and concern for people, climate and life on earth.

Mission

To Strengthen Impact leaders with heart, soul and mind.

Values

We value environmental (climate), racial and social justice and encourage collaborative action to make impactful change.

Board/Staff

Stephanie Vargas, President
Doña Ana Village Association

Erica Surova, Vice President
Center for Community Analysis, NMSU

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Brenda Martinez, Treasurer
HR Consultant

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Frank R. Lopez
Executive Director

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JoAnn Lopez, Secretary

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Laura O. Elmquist
Consultant/Staff

Sage Council

Azul Cortez
Dual Language Director, Dual Language Education New Mexico

Abraham Sanchez

Virginia Necochea
Executive Director, New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Ramon Padilla
Teacher

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History

Calm Impact, a New Mexico-based 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to developing impactful leaders in the social justice sector through a range of leadership development and coaching programs. Calm Impact’s work is grounded in a commitment to environmental, racial, and social justice.

In addition to its leadership development programs, Calm Impact provides online nonprofit Organizational Assessments. Calm Impact’s goal is to create a modern, user-friendly website that reflects the organization’s mission and values while enhancing user engagement and facilitating seamless access to its programs and resources.