Rebecca Latham
Chief Executive Officer

Rebecca began her career in Florida, relocating to Albuquerque in 2003 and up to the mountains of northern New Mexico in 2006.  She served as the Tourism and Economic Development Director in Red River for eight years where she was awarded six Tourism Industry Association Recognition Awards and was named New Mexico’s Tourism Professional of the Year.  In 2014 she became Communications Director for the New Mexico Tourism Department, and in January 2015 Governor Susana Martinez appointed Rebecca as the Cabinet Secretary and CEO of the Tourism Department.  In 2017, American Mothers, Inc., the national nonprofit organization known for honoring the contributions of mothers who make a positive impact in the world, named Rebecca as the National Mother of the Year®.  She began her service to the organization as a member of the Board of Directors, and was named Chief Executive Officer in January 2019.  She joins the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails in March 2020 where she looks forward to combining her passion for youth leadership development and The Land of Enchantment.

Karen Bergren
Board Chair

Karen has been a member of the Board for the past eight years and an officer for the past two.  Recently Karen moved into the position of Board Chair, as the previous chair resigned.   In addition to serving as Vice Chair, Karen has chaired the Fund Development Committee, and as a member of the Property Committee.  Karen brings a rich background in providing service to her community through non-profit organizations including the Illinois Crossroads Council of Girl Scouts. Prior to relocating to Taos, she served in several management positions in the Chicago area.   Karen believes in the Girl Scout Mission and is happy to be a part of an organization that enables girls to be all that they can be.

Officers

Members at Large

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Board of Directors Meeting

During Annual Meeting, the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Delegates vote on business issues of the council, share their thoughts and suggestions with the council and install our new officers, Board Members, and Board Development Committee. This is your opportunity to share any ideas and concerns you may have.