"We're absolutely delighted to have her join our team. Her many years of outreach and community relations experience can only strengthen the Laboratory's efforts in working with communities," said CIO Director Leroy Apodaca. Noting that the Laboratory is strengthening and focusing its efforts in regional economic development for Northern New Mexico, Apodaca added, "We're also fortunate to have a person like Teresa, who brings with her years of experience in regional economic development."
Trujillo joined the Laboratory in 1983 as Los Alamos' Small Business Liaison officer in the former Materials Management Division. In 1994, Trujillo moved to the Laboratory's former Industrial Partnership Office, where she headed the Regional Economic Development Program.
Trujillo, a Taos native and Taos High School graduate, earned a bachelor's degree in sociology/psychology from the University of New Mexico in 1979. Her master's degree in public administration is also from UNM.
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