Human Resources Department

Mission Statement

Provide leadership in and achieve the efficiencies of a comprehensive, integrated, customer-focused service by providing professional administration and development of human resources management-related programs and by creating and maintaining strong, diverse and healthy work relationships.

Vision & Values Statement

Deliver a comprehensive array of integrated functions and services that provide direction for and support the institution's human resources, and as well as its diversity process and informational needs, while developing and maintaining culturally competent expertise and authority for administering human resource and diversity programs and activities.

The VALUES we hold in support of our Mission and Vision are integrity, honesty, humor, teamwork, focus on those we serve and loyalty.

Staff Directory

The Human Resources Department is available to facilitate, assist, and consult on all Human Resources-related topics/issues, including employment, benefits, staffing, labor relations, diversity, payroll, and contract and policy interpretation, etc. Below is a listing of Human Resources & Diversity team members, including a brief summary of primary responsibilities. If your topic is not listed, please contact us by phone (505) 863-7538, fax (505) 863-7702 or by e-mail

Vacant, Human Resources Administrator 3
Phone: (505) 863-7769

Overall administration of Human Resources policies, programs and procedures, employment laws, labor agreements, classification processes, recruitment, staffing training and development programs, including faculty and staff.

Virginia Johnson, HR Tech
Phone: (505) 863-7557
Email: va7john@unm.edu

Development of faculty contracts, recruitment of faculty and staff positions, vacancy announcements, classification processes, compensation, and benefits.

Yatisha (Tish) Lewis, HR Tech
Phone: (505) 863-7605
Email: yyoe@unm.edu

Development of staff recruitment, recruitment of staff and faculty positions, vacancy announcements, and classification processes, compensation, and benefits.