Carlos Rey Romero is the new director of Government Relations for the University of New Mexico. He will be handling legislative matters for UNM on both the state and federal levels. President Louis Caldera says “We are delighted to have someone of Carlos’ talent working to have UNM reach its full potential.”
Romero has served as financial advisor and governmental relations director for the New Mexico Finance Authority for the past three years. He received his undergraduate degree from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and a master’s degree in business from New Mexico Highlands University.
The Espanola native was active in student government and was elected president of Associated Students of New Mexico from 1997-1999. Romero has also taught economics as an adjunct professor at Highlands University and at the Armand Hammer United World College.
Contact: Karen Wentworth (505) 277-5627