President: Peter Mitchell
Vice President: Anne Salzmann
Secretary: Sean Pilgrim
Treasurer Chair: Anne Moses
Board Member: Amber Goldstein
Board Member: Yalithza Salcido
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Peter Mitchell, President
Peter Mitchell has spent the majority of his career focused on international, statewide and local economic and community development initiatives. Initially, he managed international business programs and directed urban development efforts for the Fort Worth Texas Chamber of Commerce for three years. Subsequently, he returned to his native New Mexico to direct the Economic Development Division and Space Commercialization Division for the NM Economic Development Department from 1997 through 2004. He was then appointed as the economic development director for the City of Albuquerque, where he served from 2007 through 2009. He returned to the NM Economic Development Department in 2017, where he works as the regional economic development representative for Taos, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe counties. Peter has also served as the Interim Director of the Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division from January to September of 2019. From September 2019 to the present, Mitchell maintains his role as regional representative, while recently serving as the Deputy Director of the Outdoor Recreation Division. Overall, Mr. Mitchell has over 18 years of economic development experience.
Mr. Mitchell holds a B.A. in English Literature from Williams College and a Master’s of International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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Anne Salzman, Vice President
Anne has lived at, attended, or worked in schools most of her life. She spent her early years on the campus of Verde Valley School in Sedona, AZ until her family moved to Massachusetts, where she attended high school, college (Hampshire College and University of Massachusetts) and graduate school (Harvard Graduate School of Education). She was Director of Counseling at Phoenix Country Day School in Phoenix, Head of School at Verde Valley School, Assistant Head Learner and Head Learner at Monte del Sol, and Head of School at The MASTERS Program for 10 years until her retirement in June 2020. She now focuses on travel, spending time with her husband, dogs and cat, reading, volunteering and appreciating the beauty of New Mexico.
Sean Pilgrim, Secretary
With over 15 years in the IT industry, Sean Pilgrim is no stranger to the world of technology. After graduating from Monte Del Sol in 2005, he successfully launched his own IT business and has since collaborated with various companies and startups to optimize their tech strategies. Sean’s passion lies in making advanced technology accessible and beneficial for everyone. Beyond his professional pursuits, Sean has a deep appreciation for gaming and music, and he channels some of his creativity into producing online content. Above all, he values his role as a dedicated father and husband, always striving for balance in his multifaceted life.
Anne Moses, Treasurer
Anne is the Director of Finance and Operations at Rio Grande School. Anne earned a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University in D.C. and a BA from Boston College. Anne has decades of experience in school operations. Anne grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and lived in Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. Anne is married and has a grown son, Anders, who lives in Denver Colorado. Anne is an avid golfer, loves her Goldendoodle, Valley, and enjoys being outside, whether on a hike or a beach!
Yalithza Salcido, Board Member
Yalithza is a native Santa Fean, who has worked in finance for the past 12 years. Yalithza attended and graduated with Honors from Capital High School. She currently resides in Santa Fe with her husband Manuel, and their two children. She looks forward to supporting Monte Del Sol.