The New Mexico Teen Pregnancy Coalition is dedicated to sponsoring programs and activities aimed at reducing teen pregnancy and the negative consequences of teen pregnancy and parenting in New Mexico.

Since 1989...

we have been the statewide non-profit organization committed to reducing teen pregnancy in New Mexico

We Are...

parents, community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals and community advocates from across New Mexico.

We Provide...

updated information, education and training, networking opportunities, post-secondary scholarships, and grassroots advocacy.

We Work...

closely with community organizations and state agencies to encourage an ongoing, coordinated and well-planned teen pregnancy prevention effort.

Our Goals...

To be a proactive statewide advocacy organization focusing public attention on the critical issues of teen pregnancy.
To provide networking, training, technical assistance and evaluation in teen pregnancy prevention and parenting.
To advocate for and support inclusion of teen pregnancy prevention in all youth serving clubs, programs, and organizations.

Our Board of Directors

Judith Seltzer - President, (Santa Fe)
Mary Carter - Secretary, (Anthony)
Michele Chwastiak, (Albuquerque)
Marie Bass, (Santa Fe)
Paul Golding, (Santa Fe)
Fidel Lorenzo, (Acoma)
DeMarie Malnar, (Santa Fe)
Angelica Marquez, (Sunland Park)
Nina Tsethlikia, (Albuquerque)

Executive Director

Sylvia Ruiz