Advancing education across the nation
Aequitas is building schools, education funds, workforce training, and formation programs to help communities flourish.
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Everyone deserves access to the good, the true, and the beautiful
We believe every person should have access to the kind of formation that helps them live with purpose, dignity, and hope. That means excellent schools. Meaningful work. Strong families.
Aequitas exists to build and support the institutions that make this possible. Through education funds, schools, workforce training, and formation programs, we help communities create lasting pathways to opportunity, responsibility, and human flourishing.
Using the new Federal Tax Credit to expand education
We have created funds to help schools access the new funding source and serve more families. Each fund is designed for a specific mission — Catholic schools, public charter schools, and New Mexico public education — with shared infrastructure that enables impact at a national scale.
Catholic
Education Fund
Helping Catholic schools access new funding for tuition, educational, resources, and more.
Charter
Education Fund
Supporting high-quality charter schools with donor infrastructure that helps expand student opportunity and strengthen school communities.
New Mexico
Education Fund
Connecting New Mexico public schools with new funding pathways that support students, teachers, and locally driven education priorities.
That's not all we do
We're building programs in New Mexico providing models implementable at a national-level to enrich education, form faithful communities, and provide diginified careers.
Hózhó
Academy
Hózhó builds the minds, hearts, and bodies of students through the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character, civic virtue, and physical vigor.
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Cristeros
Catholic men building up ourselves, each other, and our parishes.
FREE TRAINING
in AUTOMOTIVE
8-week program covering auto maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.
Our work has measurably impacted the Southwest
From the largest classical school in the nation to an award-winning workforce program, we're seeing our New Mexico communities valuably impacted.
Who we are & what we care about
We are a New Mexico-based team of builders and believers, focused on a singular, shared mission.
All initiatives are guided by our core principles
Every person has inherent dignity
The true, the good, and the beautiful
Missionary Spirit
Who we are
Tribal member of the Osage Nation (Oklahoma) and devoted father of eight children (ages 1 to 12), deeply committed to faith, family, and service.
Accomplished legal executive, corporate leader, and nonprofit strategist with over 19 years of experience in high-stakes litigation, corporate management, and organizational transformation, applying agile yet practical solutions.
Former Supreme Secretary of the Knights of Columbus, member of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, and admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, with active involvement in national Catholic and legal leadership through the National Diocesan Attorneys Association and service on the USCCB Administrative Body's National Advisory Council.
Based in Gallup, New Mexico, Peter is serving as Executive Director of the Catholic People's Foundation while helping develop and implement strategic marketing and social medial plans for Aequitas. He is the former Social Media Manager for Catholic News Agency (of EWTN).
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An accomplished nonprofit and apostolate professional with deep expertise in adult faith formation, education, and program development. Over her career she has built communities, coordinated large-scale events, developed curriculum, and managed multi-faceted operations - thriving in mission-driven environments as a skilled communicator and relationship builder.
In her current role, she supports the growth and development of our various education funds through strategic outreach and relationship management. Her work spans communications, partnership development, onboarding support, meeting coordination, and administrative operations - advancing the mission of the organization across every front.
Steven is the Facilities & Auto Program Director in Gallup, NM, as well as a seasoned automotive business owner and instructor. With more than ten years of hands‑on industry experience, he directs and instructs the Aequitas Automotive Workforce program run in partnership with the Industrial Workforce Program.
Emma serves in multiple capacities at Aequitas, supporting with daily marketing ops for different projects as well as running administrative duties for the IWP Auto Program, helping streamline and run application case management.
Isaac recently graduated from Hillsdale College after studying Art and History. He is currently serving as the project coordinator for Aequitas, while working as a History and Art teacher at a school in Gallup.
Emma leads communications for Aequitas's various education funds. Based in Michigan, her background in office management and event planning gives her a knack for keeping things organized and running smoothly. Emma is passionate about coffee shops, the art of customer service, and has recorded six albums across various musical endeavors.
Brian designs and builds the brand systems and assets, and manages operational tech for Aequitas and its projects. Based in Gallup, New Mexico, and a father of three, he also runs his own web design & tech ops business. Past experience includes project management for a digital agency, leading marketing for an AI data & localization company, and fundraising.
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