Board Member

Angela is from the Pueblo of Jemez, a Native American community located 45 minutes Northwest of Albuquerque,  New Mexico.  She was born and raised on the reservation and is rooted in her culture and  traditions.  She is a native speaker of “Towa” Jemez Pueblo’s native language.  She is a proud alumna of the Santa Fe Indian School, an all Native American Indian boarding high school.  In 1998 she received her bachelor’s degree at ITT Technical Institute in Electronics Engineering Technology.  Angela always had an interest in electronics  / computer technology.  Her career started with phone pc support and then recruited by US Government.  In 1999 she moved to Washington DC as telecommunications systems officer supporting secure diplomatic telecommunications for American Embassies abroad.  Angela describes her career as “Jack of all trades” she has obtained a lot of knowledge to enhance her career.  She has a solid grasp of many concepts and proficient in multiple skill sets which allows her to be flexible to adapt in her career.  She also served as IT field tech before landing her position with the Jemez Pueblo Tribal Network.  

Angela currently is the Program Manager for the Jemez Pueblo Tribal Network (JNET).  JNET is a newly established tribally chartered corporation who owns a new fiber optic network.  Angela manages a team of 16 employees who are also members of the Pueblo of Jemez and native Towa speakers.  Speaking the language is a huge benefit  for the language barrier that still exists in Native American communities, this allows them to communicate with elders and to those who need clarification of today’s fast pace technology.  JNET deployed fixed wireless to 550 homes and currently working on fiber to the home project. Angela also serves as the Program Manager for their Digital Navigator program.