Louis Jeantete has over 19 years of collective, community-focused outreach work experience with nonprofit organizations as a grant maker, fundraiser, trainer, facilitator, consultant and civic leader in New Mexico. Louis was promoted to serve as The Encantado Foundation’s Executive Director in April 2024. He previously served as the Foundation’s Program Manager, where he designed and managed the selection process for awarding charitable grants through its signature grantmaking programs. Louis holds an interdisciplinary, Master of Science degree in Nonprofit/NGO Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice.

Louis volunteers with the Taos Pueblo Foundation Board of Directors and currently serves as its Treasurer. He gives back to his alma mater by serving as the Alumni Engagement Community Co-Chair with the University of Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Leadership Alumni Association. He served as Taos Milagro Rotary Club’s President in 2020-2021. Louis is currently pursuing a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Fundraising School & IU’s Executive Education at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Julia Monge is an experienced project and program manager specializing in creating accessible and equitable STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning opportunities. She has successfully led initiatives such as youth summits on career exploration, hands-on technology workshops, and community events designed to address gaps in access to education. By working closely with educators, community leaders, and participants, Julia ensures her programs are collaborative, impactful, and tailored to the needs of the communities they serve.

With a strong background in event planning, program design, and partnership development, Julia has managed projects that empower individuals to build skills, foster curiosity, and explore pathways in STEAM. Her work emphasizes amplifying participant voices, bridging educational gaps, and creating inclusive spaces that support lifelong learning.

Dedicated to equity and community building, Julia believes in the transformative power of education to inspire growth and strengthen communities.