Originally from New Mexico, Geraldine grew up on the Navajo reservation. She is the first in her family to have graduated from college. Geraldine received a BA in Business Administration with an Accounting concentration from Devry University. Since 2008, Geraldine has worked in the banking and for profit sector. She joined the nonprofit sector in 2016 working in accounting with La Puente and Monte Vista Head Start. In 2021, Geraldine joined the staff of First Southwest Community Fund as Finance Manager. She currently resides in Alamosa, and loves to read, cook and spend time with family.