Anchorum Fellows

Kelle Harrison, Los Alamos Community Foundation 

Kelle was born and raised  in Los Alamos and is a Hilltopper alumna. She holds her Bachelor’s degree in Communication with an emphasis in Marketing and Psychology. She is also a Certified Program Planner and Wedding and Event Planner. Kelle’s diverse work experience encompasses marketing, communication, and event planning.

A year after receiving her degree, Kelle and her husband, Landon, relocated to Arizona. During their time there, Kelle worked for the City of Chandler in various roles, including Front of House Coordinator and Marketing Assistant. She spearheaded several campaigns and large-scale events, with her most notable achievement being the creation and implementation of a water safety campaign that continues to this day.

After having their third baby, they decided to return home to Los Alamos to be closer to family. Since their return, Kelle has worked for several local companies, leveraging her expertise in communication and marketing. Kelle and her husband, Landon, are raising their four children in the area. In this season of life, her favorite moments are watching her children thrive in their sports and activities.

Arielle Hawney, Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation 

Arielle is a passionate community advocate with a strong foundation in natural health and wellness. Following nearly seven years in health and wellness retail, and with more than a decade of experience in community organizing, she seamlessly integrates her aptitude in natural approaches to wellness, permaculture systems, and holistic prevention with her commitment to promoting health literacy, empowering individuals, and fostering thoughtful community development and resiliency. 

Arielle’s entrepreneurial spirit extends to include her work as a freelancing writer/marketer and farmers market vendor. She is a devoted mother who finds joy in outdoor pursuits and the simple pleasures of music and fiber arts. 

Originally from the scenic Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, she has embraced Las Vegas as her chosen home since 2006, where she currently resides with her partner and young daughter. 

Karen John, New Mexico Foundation 

Yá’át’ééh, Karen is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House clan), born Naasht’ézhi Dine’é (Zuni clan). Her maternal grandparents are Áshįįhí (Salt People clan), and her paternal grandparents are Tł’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom people clan). She is Navajo/Diné from Shiprock, New Mexico. At the New Mexico Foundation, she collaborates with six counties and 23 Tribal Nations and Pueblos to identify health and wellness priorities that matter most to them. Karen loves engaging with communities to support their unique voices and needs and she believes in the power of collaboration to nurture strong, healthy communities. 

With over 26 years of experience, she has devoted her career to working alongside communities, fostering partnerships, and empowering local members to create their paths to healthy lifestyles. Previously, she served at the Northern Navajo Medical Center Health Promotion Program, facilitating initiatives to enhance health and wellness through community planning, patient advocacy, and hosting culturally relevant programs and workshops for youth, families, and elders. Outside of her professional work, she and her husband share an intergenerational home with their teenage daughter and 90-year-old mother. They enjoy their two cats and two dogs, watch a variety of sports, walk, read, cook, and treasure time with their three older children and extended family. 

Loe Marcoline, Santa Fe Community Foundation 

Loe is both the Senior Anchorum Fellow at Santa Fe Community Foundation and Regional Grants Director at Anchorum. Loe has intentionally sought a diverse career. Her experience spans focus areas including public health, emergency preparedness, human services, and environmental protection. Most recently, she’s worked in the philanthropic sector. The common thread in her varied career is a focus on community. Her experience and passion pair well with Anchorum’s efforts to increase access to care and address social determinants of health in New Mexico. She cites a deep commitment to advancing community-driven strategies as the driving force in her role as director of community impact. 

Loe lives in northern New Mexico with her husband on a small off-grid parcel of land where they operate an organic farm and small batch hot sauce company. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver with an emphasis on health and society. 

Maura Sharkey, Taos Community Foundation 

Maura currently serves as the Anchorum Fellow at Taos Community Foundation (TCF) and as TCF’s Coordinator of Community Impact. With over seven years of experience in northern New Mexico’s philanthropic sector, she has implemented equity-based programs for students, farmers, ranchers, and communities.

Previously, as a farm manager and education coordinator, Maura managed an EBT-subsidized CSA and coordinated nutrition and education programming for Pre K-12 students in Taos County. Her work in agriculture and education naturally led to her to become a grant writer and program manager for health and wellness initiatives throughout New Mexico. Maura’s partnerships with students and community members have deepened her appreciation for New Mexico’s communities and led her to expand upon her work with Anchorum.