Board & Staff - Downtown Las Cruces

Staff

Liana Angrisani | Executive Director

Angrisani’s career has been defined by innovation and empowerment. At New Mexico State University’s Department of Kinesiology, she taught college-level courses and continues to guest lecture. She was appointed Wellness Coordinator for NMSU’s AggieFit program at an early age, leading campus-wide wellness initiatives and managing operations, staffing, and outreach. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched Stack’d Cookie Co., a now-thriving, award-winning cottage bakery known for its bold New York-style cookies. Her experience as a small business owner gives her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing downtown entrepreneurs, non-profits, and agencies. Originally from New York City, Angrisani has called Las Cruces home for many years. She is passionate about the vitality of downtown and its historic districts and is committed to championing the DLCP’s vision.

Board

Jeffrey Stewart | Chair

Brisa Byford | Board Secretary

Monika Chavez-Valtierra | Board member

Bill Jensen | Vice Chair

Penny Payne | Board Treasurer

Jeremiah Richardson | Board member

Nicole Pond | Board member

Maria Goodall | Board member

Richard Haas, AIA | Board member

Bianca Paulette | Board member

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Main Street Las Cruces is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.

Info: https://www.nmmainstreet.org/

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The City of Las Cruces has a well-established public-private partnership with Main Street Las Cruces. The partnership combines our respective strengths to support the growth of a safe, vibrant, diverse, and walkable downtown community. We seek to invigorate residential and business redevelopment through good planning and responsible, targeted investments. Our continuing collaboration is essential to promote downtown Las Cruces as a premier destination in the region.