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Pamelya Herndon
Profile
Pamelya Herndon is an American attorney, accountant, and politician currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 28th district. Appointed to the seat in 2021, she brought extensive experience in legal advocacy and public service to the legislature. Her career includes roles as a litigation attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, general counsel for the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, and executive director of the Southwest Women's Law Center. She has also served as president and CEO of the KWH Law Center for Social Justice and Change, reflecting her long-standing commitment to legal equity and social justice.
Details
- Born
- November 23, 1952 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Hempstead, Texas
- Education
- Howard University (BBA), University of Texas School of Law (JD)
- Career
- Accountant, litigation attorney, general counsel, deputy secretary of the New Mexico General Services Department, executive director of the Southwest Women's Law Center, law professor
