Nacha Mendez a.k.a. Margarita Cordero (Chihene Nde Nation), Musician, Santa Fe

Nacha Mendez, Gila Apache and Chicana, grew up in La Union, New Mexico, where she discovered her love for music at an early age. A nationally acclaimed singer and composer, she has been honored with a National Endowment for the Arts Award and the New Mexico Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award. As Executive Director of the Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship, she empowers young girls across New Mexico through scholarships, music education, and mentorship.