The New Mexico Teen Pregnancy Coalition is dedicated to providing programs and supporting activities directed at reducing teen pregnancy, addressing the negative consequences of teen pregnancy and improving outcomes for teen parents 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 - Vice President, (Anthony)
DeMarie Malnar – Secretary, (Santa Fe)
Concha Cordova – Treasurer, (Albuquerque)
Marie Bass, (Santa Fe)
Michele Chwastiak, (Albuquerque)
Ramona Flores-Lopez, (Santa Fe)
Fidel Lorenzo, (Acoma)
Nina Tsethlikia, (Zuni)

Executive Director

Sylvia Ruiz