Kewa Pueblo
Kandyce was born and raised in Kewa Pueblo. Her parents are Jose Tenorio and Rochelle Garcia of Kewa Pueblo, she currently resides in Kewa with her grandparents, mother and partner. Kandyce is recently brought new life into the world and is a new Mom. She is constantly surrounded by her community, so it is only fitting that her motivation and strength come from her family and community, as well as the practices of her ancestors. Kandyce is forging community health by creating a paradigm shift in tribal communities.
In 2018, Kandyce graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education. Upon graduating from college, Kandyce became a prevention and linkage coordinator for rural communities in New Mexico. She has always worked with communities of color in developing sustainable strategies for effective and long-term interventions. Kandyce has extensive knowledge in Community Health and Community Based Participatory Research, as an orientation for working and partnering with Latino and other Indigenous communities of color. Kandyce is passionate about advocating for health equity, sustainability and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Kandyce is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Community Health Education; upon graduation she plans to focus on population health as opposed to individual health. Kandyce’s goal is to promote health education by incorporating traditional pueblo customs with community health.