Meet the RWCS Governance Council

  • Erica Lannon, President

    Erica brings a leadership presence inspired by New Mexico Business Excellence's Leadership Journey program. She believes that learning is a life long adventure to be embraced and enjoyed, and as such has pursued many endeavors in her life, work and service. Guided by a deep commitment to the health and wellness of both people and planet, she maintains a private practice in massage and manual therapy and a small organic farm. Her son has thrived at Roots and Wings since 2016. Erica has much to offer in service to our school's mission and vision.

  • Andrea Griffin, Vice President

    Andrea moved to Taos in 1991. As a child, she attended a small middle school where backpacking and skiing were a part of the curriculum. The outdoor education and small class room size made all the difference in the world, and made her who she is today. Andrea is a proud RWCS parent and supports the mission and the vision of this unique and extraordinary school. She holds a doctorate in chiropractic care from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida.

  • Victor Alejandro Castillo, Secretary

    Victor is an educator and librarian who is passionate about scholarship and culturally responsive education. He is an advocate of critical education as a means of empowering students to be self-reflective, compassionate leaders in their communities. He has a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in History and Education, and has worked as a classroom teacher and bilingual school librarian in Texas and Washington state. He currently teaches at a middle school in Questa.

  • Odalys Diaz

    Odalys is passionate about environmental stewardship and diversity. Her objective is to help the school grow via a strategic and mission-driven vision. She brings expertise in business, marketing, strategy, project management, and product management to the Council. Odalys has worked for the past 10 years at a Fortune 500 company in the financial industry. She holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of South Florida and a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certificate.

  • Nova Sanders

    Meber

  • Elizabeth Anderson

    Member

Council Meetings

Governance Council meetings are open to the public. The Council meets virtually the third Wednesday of the month via Google Meets. Changes in meeting dates, special meetings and emergency meetings will be posted on the RWCS website no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Follow the links below to view agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting recordings.

Members of the RWCS Governance Council may on occasion attend public functions resulting in a possible quorum. Governance Council members will refrain from discussing school business at public functions or social gatherings. 

Meeting Calendar

Important GC Documents and Disclosures

  • Read the RWCS school bylaws here

  • Read the RWCS OMA here

  • New or prospective members should review the RWCS Governance Council New Member Packet. For further details, please reach out to the Director or the GC President.