Background
McGeagh, Marie Telles was born on June 4, 1939 in Fairacres, New Mexico, United States. Daughter of Roberto and Rafaela (Holguín) Telles.
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Marie Telles McGeagh
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Associate of Arts, New Mexico State University, 1978. Bachelor, New Mexico State University, 1981. Master of Arts in Spanish Literature, New Mexico State University, 1983.
Master of Arts in Education Management, New Mexico State University, 1993.
Career
Bilingual secretary, United States Sen. E.L. Meacham, Washington, 1963-1964; secretary to international sales representative, Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., Washington, 1964-1965; radio announcer, Gonzales Broadcasting Company, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1975-1977; radio announcer, Radio Station KOBE, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 1977-1982; inpertreter for court depositions, M.Dee Jones & Associated Court Reporter, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 1980; newscaster, KRWG-television,, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 1983; executive secretary, RMCLAS Secretariat, 1983-1989; program coordinator, Border Research Institute, 1983; assistant to acting exec.sec., PROKMEX Secretariat, 1985-1987; assistant director, Border Research Institute, 1985; associate director, Border Research Institute & Center for Latin American Studies, 1987; acting director, Border Research Institute & Center for Latin American Studies, 1989; director, Border Research Institute, 1990-1997; assistant director Chicano Programs Office, New Mexico State University, since 1997. Presenter in field.
Achievements
Membership
Co-coordinator New Mexico governments Women's Conference, 1987-1988, Campaign to Re-elect United States Sen. Jeff Bingaman, 1988. Member National Association Maquila Industry, Southwest Maquila Association, American Chamber of Commerce Mexico, El Paso Foreign Trade Association, New Mexico Border Health Council, BorderTrade Alliance, Borlerlands Scholars Association, Rotary, Sigma Delta Pi, Phi Kappa.
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Children: Maureen, Christine.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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International Commission on Illumination Minority grantee, 1980. National Defense Education Act fellow, 1981-1983. Women's Center scholar, 1978, Mexico City/University Texas, Austin scholar, 1981.International Commission on Illumination Minority grantee, 1980. National Defense Education Act fellow, 1981-1983. Women's Center scholar, 1978, Mexico City/University Texas, Austin scholar, 1981.