MEET OUR TEAM
Together, Katie, Michelle, and Maria form a tight-knit trio. Their combined talents and unwavering determination make them a force to be reckoned with in the fight against ALS. Despite our small size, our impact resonates far and wide, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter us.
KATIE CROUCH
PRESIDENT & CEO
Serving ALS families with compassion and commitment since: November 2016
MEET KATIE
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Communications with a concentration in Film from the University of New Mexico - Go Bos!
- Red or Green Chile? - Green!
- If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and why? - Leslie Knopp!
- If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? - Speak every language
- What’s the strangest food combination you actually enjoy? - Popcorn and Jalapenos
- My favorite thing about New Mexico? - The smell of Pinon Fire and Chile in the fall. Our landscapes. Our Culture and community. There is no place like it!
MICHELLE WATERS - MCMULLAN
DIRECTOR OF CARE SERVICES
Serving ALS families with compassion and commitment since: March 2016
MEET MICHELLE
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Concentration in Public Health from Georgia College & State University
- Red or Green Chile? - Christmas!
- If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and why? -The Doctor, has traveled all of Space and Time, lived many lives, and met influential people from all over!
- If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? - There are too many! Play all musical instruments
- What’s the strangest food combination you actually enjoy? - What do we consider strange? I like Pineapple on pizza, that's controversial
- My favorite thing about New Mexico? - I love so much about NM! We have incredible people, delicious food, deep-rooted culture and history, amazing weather, our landscape, the balloons, and chile season.
MARIA MONTOYA
DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Serving ALS families with compassion and commitment since: August 2025
MEET MARIA
- Education: Associate's in Communications
Central New Mexico Community College - Project Management Certification-
Central New Mexico Community College - Red or Green Chile? - Christmas!
- If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and why? - Miranda Priestly because she is a powerhouse with awesome style
- If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? - Having the vision and ability to master DIY in all categories
- What’s the strangest food combination you actually enjoy? - Cheese Curds and Carmel
- My favorite thing about New Mexico? - The culture and our community!