Pamelya Herndon (born November 23, 1952) is an American attorney, accountant, and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district since 2021.[1]
Pamelya Herndon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office June 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Melanie Stansbury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1952 Hempstead, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alfred Mathewson (m. 1978) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Howard University (BBA) University of Texas at Austin (JD) |
| Website | https://pamelyaherndon.com/ |
Early life and education
editHerndon 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
editHerndon 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
editOn 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
editHerndon 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
edit- ^ "Pamelya Herndon to replace Melanie Stansbury's state house seat". KOAT. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ a b c "Pamelya Herndon's Biography". The HistoryMakers. July 26, 2019. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Writer, Rosalie Rayburn | Journal Staff. "Advocate finds niche at center". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Pamelya Herndon". Vision 2020. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Pamelya Herndon". www.americanbar.org. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Pamelya Herndon appointed to NM House seat vacated by Rep. Melanie Stansbury". KOB 4. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Dunlap, Susan (2021-06-15). "Activist announces she is seeking appointment to HD 28". The NM Political Report. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Alfred D. Mathewson :: School of Law | The University of New Mexico". lawschool.unm.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-23.