Our Leadership

Tina Montoya
Director of Human Resources

Tina Montoya is the Director of Human Resources at NMDVR. She is responsible for oversight of all HR functions, including job postings, reclassifications, compensation and payroll, recruitment, training, labor relations management, workers’ compensation, alternative dispute resolution practices, progressive discipline, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Montoya manages a staff of eight.

She joined the agency in 2022 after serving in various HR positions in New Mexico state government, including the Environment, Human Services, General Services, and Corrections Departments; and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Montoya earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Human Resources from the University of New Mexico, graduating cum laude. She also holds an associate degree in Business Administration from Santa Fe Community College.

A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, Tina enjoys camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors with family and friends, as well as cooking and barbequing for her wife and loved ones.