Greetings, new members of the team!

Catholic Charities is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new employees who commenced their employment with us on April 17, 2023. Anna Griffith has joined us as the Program Coordinator I for Community Involvement and will be reporting to Cami Mallory in the Center for Community Involvement. Anna's primary responsibilities will involve enhancing our senior transportation services to cater to the evolving needs of our senior community, developing a strategic plan for the center, and carrying out other related duties. Additionally, Christopher (Chris) Lucero has joined our team as a Case Manager at the Center for Self-Sufficiency and Housing Assistance. Chris will provide wrap-around services and cater to our most vulnerable populations, meeting clients at their point of need. He will be responsible for assisting clients in completing applications for housing assistance to attain or retain stable housing, enabling our clients to become self-sufficient in ending their homelessness. Chris will be reporting to Linda Zamora. Please find below their respective bios and pictures. We warmly welcome Anna and Chris to the Catholic Charities family, and we look forward to the significant contributions they will bring to our organization.

My name is Anna, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Catholic Charities team. I first learned about Catholic Charities while researching the Annual Catholic Appeal, and I was immediately drawn to the organization's commitment to helping the most vulnerable in our community.I bring a diverse background in administration to my role as Program Coordinator I in Community Involvement. In my previous life, I worked as a massage therapist, providing assistance to physical therapy patients. Through my work, I developed a deep appreciation for the power of human connection and the value of providing support to those in need.My husband and I recently relocated to Albuquerque from Colorado to be closer to our beloved elderly family members. We share our home with our mischievous cats and my loyal service dog, Phanny. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and volunteering in the community.

Hello! My name is Christopher Daniel Lucero, and I am a proud native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, also known as "The Land of Enchantment." I learned about Catholic Charities through a coworker while working in workforce development. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico, and I will be finishing my MBA from New Mexico Highlands this fall. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors through hiking, camping, and fishing. Spending quality time with friends and family is also essential to me, and I try to travel whenever the opportunity arises.