Rhiannon Samuel
Rhiannon Samuel is a 16th generation New Mexican, raised with a deep passion and pride for her community and its people. She is now the executive director of NAIOP New Mexico, executive director for the Rio Grande Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, as well as an on-air, political expert for local ABC affiliate KOAT. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in communications and religious studies. Following graduation, she started her professional career with the City of Albuquerque where she served on Mayor Richard J. Berry Office’s executive team for several years as the first millennial city director, in charge of the city’s communication work. Rhiannon went on to found the nonpartisan transparency, advocacy, and educational nonprofit Viante New Mexico. She has received local accolades as both a 2021 Woman of Influence and a 2019 Albuquerque Business First Forty Under 40 honoree both before the age of 30. Rhiannon is a dedicated civil servant who is committed both personally and professionally to the betterment of her home – New Mexico.
