Dr. Karen M. Trujillo
Memorial Foundation
Is a nonprofit organization created in memory of the late Dr. Karen M. Trujillo who was a life long educator and advocate for students and teachers in New Mexico.
Our Mission
At the heart of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation’s mission lies a profound dedication to sculpting a brighter tomorrow for all of New Mexico’s children. Through our scholarships, we aim to not only cultivate future educators but also ignite a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education among tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. Moreover, we strive to extend our impact beyond the classroom, fostering a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive and contribute positively to society.
Golfing for Educators
Annual fundraiser to continue funding teacher scholarships.
About Dr. Karen M. Trujillo
She was a lifelong learner and educator that made a lasting impact in New Mexico.
#BEAKARENNM
Changing the narrative around being an educator.
New Mexico’s Dr. Karen M. Trujillo, leader in education, one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honorees
Current
Scholarship Endowments
The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation is currently funding scholarships at New Mexico State University, Western New Mexico University and Eastern New Mexico University with plans to expand to all Universities throughout New Mexico that offer Teacher Education Programs and scholarships.
“She was especially dedicated to the mission of Educators Rising New Mexico, an organization she founded which cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on the path to becoming teachers.”
— Ben Trujillo
“At the end of every email here at LCPS, Dr. Trujillo’s signature line was “In service to the children and educators of Las Cruces.” Her life emulated those words every minute of every day, and those are the words that will help the rest of us see her vision to reality.”
— Kelly Jameson
Thank you to all our sponsors because without your support and effort this would not be possible.
