Menu Cabinet Secretary Home / About / Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez joined the New Mexico Higher Education Department as Acting Secretary in September of 2020. Previously, she served as Senior Policy Advisor under Governor Lujan Grisham and covered topics and policies surrounding education, military affairs, and the national laboratories. Prior to joining state government, Rodriguez worked for Governor Lujan Grisham in Congress from 2014 to 2018, where she reviewed the impacts of federal policies on New Mexico communities and engaged in local and statewide outreach efforts. Additionally, she served as the liaison for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on state initiatives surrounding equity and inclusion. As the first college graduate of her siblings, Rodriguez understands the importance of supporting student success and expanding access to education for all New Mexicans. She is committed to ensuring that students can pursue education and career opportunities right here at home. She earned a master's and bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico's School of Architecture and Planning, and she is a former provost fellow and guest lecturer at the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning. Divisions Adult Education Capital Projects Finance Financial Aid GEAR UP Indian Education Division Planning and Research Private Post-Secondary Schools Public Schools' Academic Affairs Data & Reports Adult Education Division Reports Data Collection and Reporting Data Reports NMHED Data Request New Mexico Longitudinal Data System (NMLDS) Sharing Data (instructions) Data Advisory Group Financial Aid COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Forms Grants Loan-For-Service Programs Loan Repayment Programs New Mexico 529 Education Savings Plan Residency Requirements Scholarships Students & Parents Academic & Financial Preparation for College Adult Education Closed School Transcript Requests Find a College or University High School Equivalency (HSE) Indian Education Division Internship Opportunities National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Saving For College Student Complaints Resources for Schools Adult Education GEAR UP New Mexico Capital Projects Distance Education Authorization Finance Private Post-Secondary Schools Academic Policy Request for Proposals (RFP) Locations Santa Fe 2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4 Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100 505-476-8400 Accessibility | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Copyright © 2021 New Mexico Higher Education Department. All Rights Reserved. Website Design by Xynergy