Marshall Martinez - Executive Director
Marshall is an organizer, and has been a political strategist for multiple candidates and organizations; from fighting climate change with the League of Conservation Voters to working for fair pay and safe working conditions with AFSCME-the public employees labor union. All personal fights because, like all of us, he has lived a multi-issue life.
Born and raised in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to a working-class family and a group of particularly strong women (and a few great men, too!) in High School he worked to educate young people about safer sex. Marshall’s policy expertise focuses on Gender and Sexuality, Bodily Autonomy, and Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare. Marshall also prides himself on his skillset for navigating attacks against our values, in ways that build power for the communities being attacked rather than just winning the short-term fight. Marshall strongly believes in the African Proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together."
Please contact Marshall Martinez for all media inquiries.
C:505-363-0152 (Media & Policy Inquiries only)
Nathan Saavedra (he/him) Project Manager
Nathan is a born and raised New Mexican who was raised in Belen and is currently residing in Albuquerque while he pursues his bachelor degree in Political Science and Intercultural Communications at the University of New Mexico. Going back to his roots, Nathan has always been interested in politics and in the institutions that have the power to influence them, which is what prompted him to join the EQNM team.
Nathan grew up in a small town, where he personally got to experience what it's like being a member of more rural communities and the issues that are faced, especially as members of the LGBTQ+ community. While not working or doing school work, Nathan enjoys a consistent search for new hobbies until the right one is found (so far knitting, sewing, crocheting, painting, rock climbing, and pottery), hanging out with friends and family and volunteering within the community.
Maegan Carberry (they/them) Communications Associate
Maegan Carberry is a leader in media, politics, activism, and the arts. During their 15 years as a political commentator Maegan was a reporter for The Chicago Tribune, Arianna Huffington's Chief of Staff, Co-Host of Variety's "Wilshire & Washington" podcast, Communications Director of Rock the Vote, Founding Curator of Upworthy, an analyst for Neil Cavuto's shows on FOX Business News and CNN's OutFront Strike Team, and an instructor at USC. Maegan has worked on issues like voting rights, climate change, supporting veterans, prison reform, mental health at work, and sexual violence; since 2014 they've run an art therapy non-profit called birdbrain that provides education and self-help tools to people impacted by sexual trauma. Maegan is a PhD student in Communication at The University of New Mexico researching the relationship between activists and artificial intelligence, and teaches public speaking at Central New Mexico Community College.
Michelle Najera (she/her) Administrative Assistant
Michelle Najera is a Latina born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is currently pursuing a degree in Biology with hopes of becoming a Physician Assistant. Michelle's passion for the medical field stems from her desire to help others, a value instilled in her from a young age.
Growing up in a close-knit Mexican family, Michelle loves spending time with her close friends and relatives. When she's not studying or working, she finds joy in hobbies such as dance, going to the gym, reading, painting, and playing the electric guitar. Michelle’s desire to give a voice to her community is why she loves to work with EQNM!