About Us

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

Vision

We envision a world where community leaders lead with compassion, care and concern for all living beings and our planet.

Mission

To enhance leadership impact with heart, soul and mind.

Values

We value social justice and healing and encourage collaborative action to make impactful change.

Board/Staff

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Stephanie Vargas, President
Executive Director, Doña Ana Village Association

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Erica Surova, Vice President
Center for Community Analysis, New Mexico State University

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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
Community Advocate

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Laura O. Elmquist
Coordinator

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
Educator, New Americas High School

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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.