The New Mexico
Marriages First Project.

The Greatest of things grow from the smallest of seeds

The Road to Enlightenment


Michael & Rebecca Holland - Project Directors
Michael and Rebecca Holland were married in1981 and understand the struggles of putting a marriage back together as they almost divorced in 1990.  Rebecca is a licensed counselor and has been in the mental health/social service field since 1993. Michael comes from a teaching background having taught in APS and Rio Rancho since 1990.

E-mail:
mholland@nmmarriagesfirst.org
rholland@nmmarriagesfirst.org

  Mike Gibson - Office Manager / Public Relations

Mike Gibson is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and is retired from the N.M. State Police. Married to his wife Dawn for over 30 years; Mike gives credit to his wife and his personal faith – “It’s what keeps our marriage strong!” Mike has a B.S. in Justice Management and 24 years of State and Federal Law Enforcement.

E-mail:
mgibson@TheMarriageLifeline.com

   Sandra Gibson-Event Coordinator/Marketing Developer

She and her husband, Steve, have lived in Rio Rancho for approximately 15 years. They have two children and four grandchildren  including a set of twins! Sandy and Steve will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this July. When asked what she feels are some important aspects of a good marriage she states, “Respect, humor, hard work and determination, having fun together and realizing life is short, so make the most of it and each other while you can.  Don’t being afraid to share a little  tenderness with each other; you’ll be amazed how close it will make you feel.
E-mail:
sgibson@TheMarriageLifeline.com

  Ashley Salazar - Youth Educator

 

Ashley has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico majoring in Public Relations, Sociology and American Studies. She has extensive experience working with teenagers in youth groups and in schools. "I believe that if you show teenagers that you really believe in them, they will start believing in themselves" -  and that is her goal as our youth educator.
E-Mail:
asalazar@TheMarriageLifeline.com

  Anita Bruce - Grants / Financial Manager
 

E-mail:
abruce@TheMarriageLifeline.com