Cathryn McGill is the Founder and Director of the New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC), where she leads statewide efforts to advance racial equity, economic stability, and community power. Through initiatives such as UpLift, she strengthens pathways to housing security, workforce readiness, and family self-sufficiency for historically excluded communities. Her work bridges grassroots leadership, public policy, and systems change, partnering with residents, policymakers, and institutions to drive lasting impact. With a career rooted in advocacy and civic engagement, Cathryn combines visionary leadership with practical solutions to expand opportunity and reshape outcomes across New Mexico.