Quivira Coalition Announces New Executive Director Xochitl Torres Small

Quivira Coalition announced that Xochitl Torres Small will be the organization’s next executive director, beginning August 18, 2025. Torres Small brings high-level government experience, most recently serving as USDA Deputy Secretary from 2023-2025 and previously serving as Under Secretary for Rural Development (2021-2023). The search committee was impressed with Torres Small’s ability to build trust across diverse groups, her personal and professional dedication to New Mexico and the West, and her proven leadership in complex organizations. “It’s a joy to be back home, working on practical tools that bring people together to solve shared challenges. I couldn’t be prouder to join Quivira Coalition’s stellar team and committed members. Together, we’ll continue to forge connections across differences to steward the land we love and depend on,” said Torres Small.