Meet Our Staff

Educator
Manzano Mesa
My favorite meal to make is beef stew.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me reading with my cats.
My superpower would be mind reading.
Two historical figures I’d like to have dinner with are Cleopatra and Edgar Allan Poe.

Nutrition Educator
El Camino Real Academy
My favorite meal to make is pasta with garden fresh tomatoes alongside an arugula salad topped with parmesan cheese.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me playing and designing board games!
My favorite way to stay active is yoga.

Nutrition Educator
Longfellow
My favorite meal to make is enchiladas, “Christmas” style.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a business owner, a teacher, an artist/musician, and President of the United States.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me creating art and music, spending time with my kitty cat and chickens, and riding my motorcycle with my partner.
My favorite band is Elovated Roots, a local reggae/rock band from New Mexico.

Educator
Lavaland
Los Padillas
My favorite meal to make is spiced lentils.
One of my staple foods is paprika, I use paprika for absolutely everything.
My favorite Kids Cook! moment is when a 3rd grade student said the main character of "How Chile Came to NM" looked like a burrito at some point during our story reading.

Administrative Assistant
My favorite meal to make right now is green chile turkey enchiladas.
One of my staple foods is peanut butter. I LOVE peanut butter!
When I’m not at Kids Cook! I like to be with my family building memories.
My favorite thing about ABQ is having our mountains so close. You can go from city to mountains in an hour!

Nutrition Educator
Valle Vista
My favorite meal to make is shrimp cocktail.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a dancer.
My favorite movie is Cruella.
My biggest inspiration is my mother.

Educator
Hodgin
My favorite meal to make is shrimp tacos.
My favorite way to stay active is swimming laps and weightlifting.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me exploring new restaurants.
My favorite thing about ABQ is the Balloon Fiesta!

Digital Media Coordinator
My favorite meal to make is garlicky Cuban pork.
My favorite way to stay active is taking a run in the foothills or going to the park with my family.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me planning my next trip to the beach. I love being near the ocean!
My favorite thing about ABQ is the sun, the sky and those beautiful mountain views.

Nutrition Educator
Pajarito
One of my staple foods is frozen mango!
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me at church or with my boys.
My favorite thing about ABQ is the four seasons, and my church!
My favorite Kids Cook! moment is when my kids first walk into the class, and when they try something new for the first time!

Educator
North Valley Academy
My favorite meal to make is avocado Toast with a fried egg and hot sauce.
When I was a kid I wanted to be a music manager.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me playing Magic the Gathering or studying for school.
My favorite Kids Cook! moment is sitting down and having a good conversation over food.
Two historical figures I’d like to have dinner with are the first person to milk a cow (I have questions) and Albert Einstein.

Executive Director
My favorite meal to make is soup. A big pot of soup is always on my stove.
When I was a kid I wanted to be a veterinarian, I have always loved animals.
When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me enjoying time with my family and friends, hiking with my dog in the foothills or cooking!
My biggest inspiration is my kids. I want to ensure they share kindness with others, are connected to their community and find joy in every day.
My favorite Kids Cook! moment is when I see kids cheering about activities in Kids Cook! and excited to see their educator.