Tessah Latson has over 20 years of experience working in the public and nonprofit sectors within the disability and diversity inclusion arenas, impacting her community through economic and workforce development initiatives and community collaboration. Most recently, Tessah served as the State Director of Best Buddies International of New Mexico working to expand programs, awareness, and resources to support New Mexican children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and an MA in Intercultural Relations, Community Development Emphasis from Lesley University.