Meet the Staff

Katrina Gallegos

Regional Manager

Katrina is from the Cinco Puntos/Atrisco neighborhood in Albuquerque's South Valley. She graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar who conducted research on the shared folkloric music found in New Mexico and Northern Mexico. After graduating from UNM, Gallegos earned her Masters of Arts in Museum Studies at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

(505) 538-5491 ♦ katrina.gallegos@dca.nm.gov

Jessica Coyle

Instructional Coordinator Supervisor

Originally from the Washington, D.C. Metro area, Jessica has lived in Albuquerque, NM, since 2006. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Hood College, and Masters of Arts in Museum Education from The George Washington University. Before joining the staff at Coronado Historic Site, she worked for 13 years in the education department at Albuquerque Museum. When not at work, Jessica enjoys playing viola in the local community orchestra, and spending time with her boyfriend, Craig, and cat, Gizmo.

(505) 525-1340 ♦ jessica.coyle@dca.nm.gov

Anthony Magdalena

Interpretive Ranger

Anthony Magdalena comes to us from Jemez Pueblo where he served as Manager of the Walatowa Visitor Center. When he's not at work, Anthony raises crops and livestock and enjoys the company of his cat.

(505) 867-5351 ♦ anthony.magdalena@dca.nm.gov

Zoe Wiesel

Interpretive Ranger

Zoe Wiesel is from Albuquerque and studied Geology and History at the University of New Mexico. She joined New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs in October 2023 after multiple seasons with the National Park Service. Zoe is excited to help the Historic Site's visitors connect with the people, history, plants, and animals of Kuaua and the Rio Grande Valley.

(505) 867-5351 ♦ zoe.wiesel@dca.nm.gov