- Oscar Robinson
- Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Secretary of State
- Clarence L. Smith
- Dr. Bobbie Green - Chairlady
- Laura Montoya, State Treasurer
- Kimberly Arrington-Woodley
- Stacey Kendrick Blakemore
- Kalee Salazar
- Joseph Cotton
- Little West
Oscar Henry Robinson, Jr.
Appointed to the New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission in 2007 by State Senator Stuart Ingle, Oscar Henry Robinson, Jr. was elected Chairman in 2016.
Chairman Robinson graduated with a Bachelor in Science-Animal Science from Langston University. He received a Master in Education from the College of St. Thomas in Minnesota and pursued graduate studies in Public Policy and Administration and Business from California State University in Long Beach.
Chairman Robinson began work in 1965 at the Farmer’s Home Administration, USDA in Dickerson, North Dakota. He also was a research tech and personnel associate at California State University, Long Beach. As a Peace Corps volunteer, he served in West Pakistan as an AG Extension Worker. Now retired, he was the Personnel Director and Assistant Track-Field Coach at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) and was the recipient of the Spirit of Eastern Award in 2009.
Currently, Chairman Robinson is City Councilor for the City of Portales–the first African American elected in Roosevelt County. He is also Vice Chair for the Eastern Plains Council of Governments and the recipient of the “2016 Cry from the Wilderness Award” for Advocacy of Regional Issues, Dedicated Service and Leadership.
Other community involvement includes: founder of Llano Estacado Buffalo Soldiers Association and the American West Black Heritage Organization; ENMU’s Foundation and Bench Club Member; board member of La Casa Family Health Clinic, and board member of the Community Services Center. Chairman Robinson is a recipient of the 2017 “28 Days A Hero Award” presented for Outstanding Vision, Dedication & Commitment of Excellence in the New Mexico African American Community.
Chairman Robinson is married to Sandra Robinson and collectively they have 9 adult children, 22 grandchildren and 11-great grandchildren. He and his wife live in Portales, NM and attend St. Helen’s Catholic Church. An avid athlete, Chairman Robinson participated in track events throughout the country, placing second in the 400 meter in national competition in 1964. He is founder of the East Side AAU Track Club and coaches boys’ basketball. Other interests include golf, football and basketball.
MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has spent her career as a public official working for greater transparency and ethics in government, fair and efficient elections, and increased voter access.
First elected in 2016, Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver is focused on providing increased transparency in financial disclosure and campaign finance reporting, modernizing the online campaign finance system, encouraging New Mexicans to get registered and vote, and advocating for good government and stronger ethics legislation.
A lifelong New Mexico resident, Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver previously served as Bernalillo County Clerk from 2007 to 2016. She attended Albuquerque Public Schools and earned both her BA and MA in Political Science from the University of New Mexico. Currently living in Santa Fe, the Secretary of State is the proud mother of two sons.
Clarence L. Smith
Clarence L. Smith is the Commission Designee for State Treasurer Tim Eichenberg. Since December 2006 he has been the Chief Operations Officer for the State of New Mexico, Office of the Treasurer. Smith is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of IT, facility security and maintaining vehicle log reports.
Smith attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. In addition, he holds a Certificate of Journeyman Electrician-Electrical Apprenticeship Program (NECA-IBEW Local 611), Albuquerque, NM.
Smith served as the Interim Executive Director of the New Mexico MLK Commission through its transition in 2016. He was also instrumental in developing and implementing the Annual MLK Track and Field Invitational, a highly-successful event in Albuquerque that will continue for years to come.
Smith is a long-time member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Albuquerque, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)-New Mexico Chapter.
An avid sports fan, Smith likes the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also enjoys camping and fishing.
Dr. Bobbie Green – Chairlady
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Dr. Bobbie Green is Professor of Information Systems; a social activist, an expert lecturer, a writer, and a public speaker. She has created hundreds of video-taped lectures and has taught thousands of students in a career as a college professor which spans more than twenty years. Green has conducted the New Mexico State University Gospel Choir for the past fifteen years and has performed at numerous concerts and public events throughout the State of New Mexico. She was appointed as a Commissioner with the New Mexico Martin Luther King State Commission by Senator Mary Kay Papen in 2017. She was appointed to the Law Enforcement Academy Board by Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham in 2019, and she is the current President of the Dona Ana County NAACP. Green, a native of Las Cruces is currently a faculty member at City University of New York, Department of BSIS. She is married to Howard Guion who is a Project Engineer for the Department of the Army at White Sands Missile Range. |
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Laura Montoya – State Treasurer
Kimberly D. Arrington-Woodley was appointed to the New Mexico Martin Luther King Jr. Commission on August 9, 2019 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Mrs. Woodley has been a public educator for more than 25 years serving as an elementary teacher and mid level teacher for more than 12 years. While working as a teacher Mrs. Woodley completed her Master’s degree in education and then earned her Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. She is a proud University of New Mexico Alumni. After completing her degree in Educational leadership Mrs. Woodley worked at UNM as a clinical supervisor supporting and educating soon to be novice teachers. Then in of 2005, Mrs. Woodley began her work as an administrator for Albuquerque Public Schools. Today she is an elementary school principal.
Mrs. Woodley also served in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years in 1985. She worked as a Combat Telecommunications Operator. Working with fellow reservist and active duty soldiers helped her to find her true grit and helped to solidify the pride she feels for this country. Over the years she has done many other things from working for a large bank (Sunwest) to being a server in a restaurant. These jobs have taught her the value of customer service, integrity and doing her best at all times.
Like many others Mrs. Woodley is a transplant in New Mexico. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and came to New Mexico in 1978 with her mother and younger brother. As a young lady she met her husband, Robert F. Woodley who had been transplanted from his home of Cleveland, Ohio courtesy of the United States Air Force. The Woodley’s have been married more than 30 years. They have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons.
Other interests include being a member of the Delta Kappa Gama (DKG) organization, working with Citizen’s Church in the Street Ministry, gardening, traveling, reading and supporting her children: hundreds of students during her career and the young adults in her life.
