Pamelya Herndon

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Pamelya Herndon
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 28th district
Assumed office
June 22, 2021
Preceded byMelanie Stansbury
Personal details
Born (1952-11-23) November 23, 1952 (age 69)
Hempstead, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Alfred Mathewson
​
(m. 1978)​
Children3
EducationHoward University (BBA)
University of Texas (JD)

Pamelya Herndon (born November 23, 1952) is an American attorney, accountant, and politician who was appointed to serve as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district.[1]

Early life and education[]

Herndon was born November 23, 1952 in Hempstead, Texas to Kathryn and Daniel Norris Herndon. She is African-American.[2] After attending Roy Miller High School, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Howard University in 1975 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law in 1978.[2]

Career[]

Herndon moved to Denver in 1978, where she worked at an accounting firm. She was then hired by the Internal Revenue Service as a litigation attorney. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1983. In 1998, Herndon joined the litigation division of the Attorney General of New Mexico's office. In 2006, she was appointed general counsel of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. In 2009, she became deputy secretary of the New Mexico General Services Department.[3] Herndon operated an independent legal practice until becoming executive director of the Southwest Women's Law Center in 2012. In October 2018, she became president and CEO of the KWH Law Center for Social Justice and Change. She has taught law courses at the University of New Mexico School of Law and paralegal courses at Brookline College–Albuquerque.[4] Herndon has also hosted radio programs on KUNM.[5]

New Mexico House of Representatives[]

On June 22, 2021, Herndon was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives by members of the Bernalillo County Commission. Herndon represents the 28th district, which was vacated when Melanie Stansbury resigned to serve in the United States House of Representatives.[6]

Personal life[]

Herndon married Alfred Mathewson in 1978.[2] They have three children.[7] Mathewson is an emeritus professor and former co-dean at the University of New Mexico School of Law.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Pamelya Herndon to replace Melanie Stansbury's state house seat". KOAT. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  2. ^ a b c "Pamelya Herndon's Biography". The HistoryMakers. July 26, 2019. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  3. ^ Writer, Rosalie Rayburn | Journal Staff. "Advocate finds niche at center". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  4. ^ "Pamelya Herndon". Vision 2020. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  5. ^ "Pamelya Herndon". www.americanbar.org. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. ^ "Pamelya Herndon appointed to NM House seat vacated by Rep. Melanie Stansbury". KOB 4. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  7. ^ Dunlap, Susan (2021-06-15). "Activist announces she is seeking appointment to HD 28". The NM Political Report. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  8. ^ "Alfred D. Mathewson :: School of Law | The University of New Mexico". lawschool.unm.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
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