The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) has been a program with the Governor’s Commission on Disability since 2012.
It refreshed services in 2014 and the small staff works very well as a team providing services throughout the Land of Enchantment.
Tracy.Agiovlasitis@gcd.nm.gov
505-841-4464
Tracy Agiovlasitis
Joined NMTAP in May 2014
Tracy Agiovlasitis is the Program Manager of NMTAP and has been a rehabilitative nurse since 1983. As a nurse case-manager, grassroots non-profit director, nurse educator, and as an intensive in-patient and long-term home rehabilitation nurse, she has been involved working with Assistive Technology (AT). She brings a foundation of many years of service, advocacy, and understanding of the challenges for individuals with disabilities. Her nearly 40-years of program management provides the collaboration, leadership, staff motivation, program evaluation, and implementation needed for the many NMTAP services. Throughout her career serving people with a wide variety of disabilities, the aspect that inspires her the most is watching a person fully engage in life, in the manner they choose.
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Tracy grew up in Grants, New Mexico, and is a single mom of a young woman. You can find her in the great outdoors, whether gardening in her own yard or camping in our beautiful mountains. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified ADA Coordinator, and a nationally Certified Public Manager. She also has an Associates of Arts degree from New Mexico State University. Despite having yellow cake from the Uranium mines in her room growing up, she seems to maintain a pinkish glow to her skin.
Jesse.Armijo@gcd.nm.gov
505-321-6409
Jesse Armijo
Joined NMTAP in Dec 2014
Jesse Armijo is the Assistive Technology Coordinator with the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program. He has been with the agency since December 2014, has an Assistive Technology Professional Certification (ATP), and is a certified ADA Coordinator. With the agency, he works with individuals with disabilities, family members, therapy professionals, educators, and fellow state agencies for assistance with assistive technology device demonstrations and device loans for short term use. He is also responsible for coordinating in-person training events throughout the state of New Mexico and via virtual meeting platforms.
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Jesse has a particular interest in speech communication and augmentative alternative communication (AAC), web accessibility, and computer ergonomics. He holds two Bachelor’s Degrees from the University of New Mexico; a BA in English with a Psychology minor and a BA in Media Arts. In his spare time he enjoys trying out new restaurants, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
MauriceC.Alvarez@gcd.nm.gov
505-350-7532
Maurice Alvarez
Joined NMTAP in November 2018
Maurice Alvarez is an AT Specialist with the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP). Maurice has a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health from New Mexico State University and is a certified ADA Coordinator. Along with her usual NMTAP duties of assisting individuals with disabilities with AT services, Maurice also manages the NMTAP website, social media, and has a special interest in mobile applications and accessible gaming.
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Maurice has worked with many community based non-profits and government organizations. Maurice is a native New Mexican, originally from Las Cruces. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, watching movies, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks.
Rudessa.Bedonie@gcd.nm.gov
505-795-0630
Rudessa Bedonie
Joined NMTAP in September 2025
Rudessa Bedonie is an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist with the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP). She holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Fort Lewis College. In her role at NMTAP, Rudessa supports individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals by providing education and access to assistive technology through device loans. Her areas of interest include communication devices, assistive software, environmental controls, daily living aids, and tools for individuals with visual impairments.
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Rudessa has experience working with government agencies on the Navajo Nation. A member of the Navajo Tribe, she is originally from Chinle, Arizona. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, beading, and exploring new foods.
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