Maria Sanchez-Tucker

Maria Sanchez-Tucker has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Currently, they are the Director of Community Services at the City of Santa Fe, starting in January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Library Division Director at the Santa Fe Public Library from July 2019 to July 2022. Maria also held multiple roles at the Pueblo City-County Library District, including Manager of Special Collections and Museum Services from December 2010 to July 2019, and InfoZone News Museum Manager from February 2008 to December 2010. Before their time at the library, they worked as the Executive Director at the Bessemer Historical Society Steelworks Museum and Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. Archives from September 2001 to January 2008. Maria's experience also encompasses roles such as Curator of Education at the State of Nevada Nevada State Railroad Museum from April 2000 to August 2001, Research Assistant at Texas Tech University from February 1999 to May 2000, and Education Assistant at Lubbock Lake Landmark Texas State Historic Park from August 1998 to May 1999. Maria started their career as an Archaeological Technician at the US Forest Service, although the specific dates are not provided. Throughout their career, Maria has gained valuable expertise in community services, library management, special collections, education, and museum administration.

Maria Sanchez-Tucker has a diverse education history. Maria obtained their Masters of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where they studied from 2013 to 2017. Maria also holds a Master of Arts degree in Museum Science from Texas Tech University, although the specific time period of their study is not provided. Furthermore, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology/Latin American Studies from The University of New Mexico, although the exact years of their study are not specified either. Additionally, Maria has obtained a certification as a Certified Archivist from the Academy of Certified Archivists, although the details of when they acquired this certification are not mentioned.