Board of Directors
New Day is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and their monthly meetings are open to the public. New Day's Board Members bring broad and focused knowledge from a range of key industries, leveraging this to support our programs' efficient and effective functioning. Members also make a meaningful and consistent commitment to the future of our agency and our mission, vision and values.
We invite you to attend our next Board Meeting. Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month at 4:30 pm at our Drop-In Center.
For information please call 505-260-9912.
We invite you to attend our next Board Meeting. Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month at 4:30 pm at our Drop-In Center.
For information please call 505-260-9912.
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Max ThrasherPresident
Max Thrasher has enjoyed a life that includes a rewarding career as a public accountant and a strong, loving family. New Day has shown him how lucky he is. He has served on New Day’s board for 17 years and led the New Day board as its president for the past 5 years.
“When times of struggle have arisen, I have been able to draw on the strength of loved ones and the life skills imparted by my family to get through them. Not all young people have the support or resources to learn how to navigate their lives. Without solid, consistent support, getting through times of struggle is not guaranteed. New Day steps in to teach, encourage, and engage young people so that they can make meaningful decisions about their lives and their futures. To get there, they need the highly skilled professionals of New Day and an engaged community to make that difference.” |
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Mindi VanEveryTreasurer
Mindi VanEvery is a CPA with VanEvery and Company. She has served on New Day’s board since 2015 and joined to offer her expertise to the organization as a CPA. She has served as the Board Treasurer ever since.
“New Day’s work is important to me because I believe all people, especially youth, need to be treated with respect and kindness.” - Mindi VanEvery |
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Lori RobertsonSecretary
Lori Robertson is an associate real estate broker with Colliers International and has served on the board since 2018.
“New Day has touched the lives of countless youth but has also changed the lives of the people within the organization. Being a part of such a tremendous agency challenges me daily to be a better person.” - Lori Robertson |
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John NicholsBoard Member
John Nichols has served on the board for 17 years and spends his time collaborating in the music industry to create amazing benefit events for various nonprofit organizations.
“New Day has completely changed my entire life. My passion comes from an appreciation for these kids WAKING ME UP to what is really important.” - John Nichols |
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Rupal EngineerBoard Member
Rupal Engineer is the owner and Principal of Design Plus, LLC, an architecture and interior design company, as well as the owner and principal of IndigoMoose, LLC, a company specializing in research and design thinking education. She has served on New Day’s board since 2017.
“The New Day family strives to transform the lives of young members of our community facing life’s most severe challenges and, in doing so, they transform the lives of all involved as well. I am proud to be part of this steady, loving and strong organization.” - Rupal Engineer |
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Debbie Maestas-TraynorBoard Member
Debbie Maestas-Traynor is the Principal at Maestas Consulting, LLC and has served on New Day’s Board for five years.
“I attended a dinner at the New Day’s Safe Home shelter in July 2016 and enjoyed visiting with the youth and staff. That was the turning point…I knew I wanted to share my time and energy with the kids and leadership at New Day. I love supporting this organization!” - Debbie Maestas-Traynor |
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Terry WardBoard Member
Terry Word is a retired attorney and has served on the New Day board for four years. Terry began his legal career as a public defender and later represented individuals in civil cases. He retired from law in 2014.
“During 41 years of representing individuals in criminal and civil cases I became familiar with many of the problems faced by young people from disadvantaged circumstances, and after my retirement I looked for an opportunity to do what I could to help. I found that opportunity serving on the New Day board, which I have greatly enjoyed. I have really enjoyed working with, learning from and getting to know the excellent staff of New Day and I am motivated by the knowledge that this organization truly makes a difference in the lives of the young people it serves.” - Terry Word |
