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Director’s Office
Welcome to the Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) director’s office, where you can learn more about our Leadership Team, get information about statewide initiatives and read the various types of communications including newsletters, director’s releases, legislative reports, and more.
Leadership Team
The members of the DDSD leadership team and the sections of the division they’re responsible for are listed below.
Division Director
Jennifer Rodriguez
Santa Fe Central Office
Deputy Director
Scott Doan
Las Cruces Office
Responsibilities
- Individual Safety and Advocacy
- Regional Offices
Deputy Director
Melanie Buenviaje
Santa Fe Central Office
Responsibilities
- Community Programs Bureau
- Pre- Service Intake Bureau
- Bureau of Behavior Supports
Deputy Director
Christopher Futey
Metro Office
Responsibilities
- Bureau of Systems Improvement
- Clinical Services Bureau
- Dental Clinic
Deputy Director
Joseph Tighe
Santa Fe Central Office
Responsibilities
- Administrative Services Bureau
Executive Assistant
Nancy Roach
Albuquerque Metro Office
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support to the Division Director,
as well as the 4 Deputy Directors