Eli Fresquez, Esq.

Eli has served as the Director of the Office of Children’s Rights at the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. He has extensive experience in civil rights, ADA compliance, and disability advocacy, including certification as an ADA coordinator and through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Eli is a licensed attorney in Federal, New York, and New Mexico and has served in roles such as Assistant General Counsel at the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Human Rights Specialist at the New York State Division of Human Rights. He holds a JD from New York Law School and two BAs from the University of New Mexico. He recently graduated from Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative. Eli is committed to creating a more equitable society.

 

Kaity Ellis, LMSW

Kaity is a dedicated disability advocate, public speaker, and the Senior Social & Community Coordinator for the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Office of Special Education. Holding a Master of Social Work and an ADA Coordinator Certification, Kaity leverages her extensive background—including her impactful tenure at Disability Rights New Mexico and pivotal leadership roles on the State IDEA Advisory Panel—to champion statewide accessibility and inclusive education. Drawing on both her deep professional expertise and her lived experience, she firmly advocates for recognizing disability as a vibrant culture and identity rather than a hurdle to overcome, working tirelessly to ensure disabled voices remain at the forefront of policy, community building, and systemic change.

Nathan Gomme

Nathan is the Executive Director of the NM Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and a recognized national authority on accessible telecommunications policy. Serving as the current Chair of NASRA and past Chair of TEDPA, he works at the intersection of public safety, disability rights, and advanced technology. From analyzing state legislative impacts to drafting technical FCC comments on digital equity and RTT technology, Nathan is dedicated to dismantling communication barriers and ensuring that government and technology serve everyone equitably.

 

Past Board Members