We are excited to welcome our new Family and Community Coordinator, Maria Jensen!
Maria is a life-long educator, with a passion for developing literacy in all ages. She believes deeply in the power of narrative to transform and heal and has used this conviction as a cornerstone for all she does. She has spent her career in the education and human services fields, with a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma and other at-risk populations.
Whether facilitating reading interventions with parents and their kids or helping youth in foster care successfully transition into independent living, she has always looked for unique ways to inspire people to put learning in their own hands. She is looking forward to bringing that creativity and care to the family programs at Saranam.
“I sensed that Saranam had a unique approach that would address the root causes of the challenges (their clients) have dealt with. I have been pleased to see the genuine teamwork and honesty everyone brings to the mission. I’m looking forward to working closely with our volunteers to bring life skills, literacy and parenting lessons to the table and celebrate families' successes and accomplishments.”
She recently moved from Silver City, where she was an adjunct professor of English Composition at WNMU, and is excited to explore the plethora of bookstores and cultural experiences that Albuquerque has to offer. When not reading or writing herself, she loves to jog, craft and garden.
Welcome to the team, Maria!
