Regional Representatives

 Carolyn Tollett is a  licensed master’s social worker. She currently resides in Portales, NM  and works as the Field Director for the Social Work Program at Eastern New Mexico University. She is also a licensed  independent home study investigator for the State of New Mexico and is  pursuing her DSW with the University of St. Thomas out of St. Paul,  Minnesota. Carolyn’s interest in representing this region of New Mexico in NASW-NM lies within her passion for political advocacy  and social justice while incorporating Eastern New Mexico culture. She  has served previously as the representative of Eastern New Mexico for  the NASW-NM Chapter and looks forward to continuing to serve with this organization.   

 Jolene Martinez, LCSW is a social worker living and working in Las Cruces, NM. She received both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from NMSU School of Social Work, and teaches as an adjunct faculty there from time to time. She is a licensed clinical social worker and board approved supervisor with experience in child welfare, school social work, administration, supervision, and community impact initiatives. Jolene currently serves as the Chief Operation Officer for Families & Youth, Inc. - a broad spectrum community health and mental health organization. Her professional interests include social work leadership, organizational development, collective impact strategies, child welfare systems, and supervision. She looks forward to representing the professionals from Southern New Mexico. 

 Karen Whitlock works for the National Association of Social Workers – New Mexico Chapter as their Government Relations/Advocate/Lobbyist and is an  adjunct faculty professor at WNMU and worked for 16+ years in the  Environmental Field. Karen is a graduate of Western New Mexico University’s Social Work Program with a master’s in social  work. Her undergraduate degree is in Political Science from American  University in Washington, DC.