HANNAH WOOD

State Director

Hannah Wood earned her Master’s degree in Project Management (2024) as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration (2014) and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English (2011) from UNM. Hannah was a participant in Youth and Government from 2004-2006, serving in the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches. She fell in love with Youth & Government at her first conference in 2004, and recently celebrated 20 years of involvement with the program. Since 2006, Hannah has served as an alumni advisor and volunteer, and was a founding member and President of the YMCA NM Youth and Government Alumni Association at UNM from 2008-2011. In 2015, Hannah joined YMCA staff to support the program in an official capacity, and became State Director in 2020. Hannah also works full-time as a Technical Project Manager. Hannah loves supporting New Mexico youth, spending time with her dogs, working outdoors on the cattle ranch where she grew up, and working to promote civic engagement.

Email: nmyag@ymcacnm.org | Phone: 505-228-0193

MARA McGOUGH-MADUEÑA-MUCHOW

State Coordinator

Mara McGough-Madueña-Muchow earned her Master’s degree in Secondary Education (2014) and Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and History (2007) from UNM. Mara was a participant in Youth and Government when she was in high school, participating in the Legislative branch, as well as Media. Mara is currently a high school teacher and it was through the impassioned request of a student that she became involved with NMYAG as an Delegation Advisor for her school. Her experience in her first year as a Delegation Advisor was so impactful for her and her students, she has since dedicated more time to the program by assisting the State Director with a variety of program elements. She believes this program encourages civic virtue in a very personal way for the young people who participate and has first-hand seen it change young peoples' lives.

Email: ms.mmaduena@gmail.com