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Joseph P. Sánchez is state director for AARP New Mexico and has spent his career as an advocate for K-12 education, older adults and nursing education.

Before joining AARP, Dr. Sánchez spent nine years leading government and public relations for the University of New Mexico College of Nursing. His previous leadership roles include serving as executive director of the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence, where he worked with various organizations, including AARP’s Center to Champion Nursing and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He also served as program director at the New Mexico Public Education Department for nearly 13 years.

Dr. Sánchez is a veteran and served as a commander in the U.S. Navy. He earned his Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration from New Mexico Highlands University, and received a PhD in human development and family studies from the University of New Mexico. He also holds a certificate in Naval Integrated Logistics from the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia, and Advanced Change Management certification.

He is a native of New Mexico with strong ties to both the Hispanic/Latino and Native American communities.