Sonya Struck | LOR Foundation
Portrait of
Taos, New Mexico

Sonya Struck

Taos Community Officer

Born and raised in Taos, Sonya approaches her work with a sharp eye for the values and cultural traditions that make her home unique. She understands that a resilient rural community must provide opportunity for all to prosper, and in her role as community officer at the LOR Foundation, she uplifts local voices while connecting them with key resources to enhance livability and prosperity. 

With more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance and operations management, she is skilled in strategic planning, process improvement initiatives, leadership development, and data analytics. Before joining the LOR Foundation, her career in banking led her to a senior position at Centinel Bank of Taos, where she had oversight over all deposit operations—a role that regularly allowed her to engage with Taos residents from all backgrounds. 

Over the course of her career, Sonya’s passion for community development has only grown stronger: She has also served on boards and been involved with many including local organizations, among them, Taos Charter School Governing Council, the Taos Chamber of Commerce, Taos MainStreet, and the Enchanted Circle Community Organizations Active in Disaster (ECCOAD).

Sonya graduated from the University of New Mexico with an associate of arts degree in business management and completed a bachelor equivalent executive leadership program through Western States School of Banking, where she led as class president and served a two-year term on the Board of Directors after graduating. 

As the Taos-area community officer, Sonya looks forward to engaging the community to identify urgent needs and helping both individuals and organizations to address them. In her free time, she enjoys fishing small mountain streams, hiking, camping, or relaxing in her backyard with her family. 

My Kind of Livable

Is a fresh cup of coffee, cold crisp morning air, and the spectacular view of the Taos Mountain calling me out to play.

My Kind of Livable: A perfectly brewed cup of coffee from one of Taos' many talented baristas. My Kind of Livable: A robust and engaged arts scene. The Taos Spring Arts featured projections throughout the Taos Historic District, curated by The Paseo Project and many local artists. My Kind Of Livable: Shopping local! Supporting Taos' small businesses is an absolute must in our family! My Kind Of Livable: Late evening walks on Rim Trail in Taos, watching the sunset over the canyon. My Kind Of Livable: Roasting New Mexico Hatch Green Chile to prepare for peeling and freezing. This is a common and traditional ingredient in Northern New Mexico cuisine. My Kind Of Livable: Fishing the Rio Grande River. There is nothing more peaceful than the sound of the river flowing. My Kind of Livable: Delicious New Mexico Traditions—a combination of red and green chile in this traditional 'Chile Rellenos' dish. My Kind of Livable: Gardening and nurturing the land we occupy.

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