Deanna Archuleta
About Deanna Archuleta
Deanna Archuleta is the Senior Director for Federal Relations at ExxonMobil, with a diverse background in government, public affairs, and environmental advocacy.
Title
Deanna Archuleta currently holds the title of Senior Director for Federal Relations at ExxonMobil. She has been serving in this position since 2021 and is based in Washington DC.
Employment History at ExxonMobil
At ExxonMobil, Deanna Archuleta has played a significant role in facilitating strategic exchanges to the strategic petroleum reserves during Hurricane Ida. Additionally, she has been key in accelerating Carbon Capture projects by coordinating meetings with the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior. She also introduced an internal expert to the EPA's methane panel for air quality impact assessment during Hurricane Ida.
Previous Roles
Before joining ExxonMobil, Deanna Archuleta served as New Mexico Government & Public Affairs Manager at XTO Energy from 2019 to 2021 in Santa Fe, NM. She was Interim Director for Economic Development at Bernalillo County for 11 months in 2019. Deanna also ran for Mayor of Albuquerque under Deanna4ABQ from 2016 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, she was Principal & CEO at Archuleta and Associates. She worked at the Department of the Interior in various roles including Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Interior and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science between 2009 and 2012.
Government and Advisory Experience
Deanna Archuleta has a rich background in government and advisory roles. She served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Interior and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science at the Department of the Interior. She was also Acting Assistant Secretary for two months in 2009. Additionally, she was involved in the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility as Board Chair/Member and was the Southwest Regional Director at The Wilderness Society.
Education and Academic Roles
Deanna Archuleta studied Sociology & Communications at the University of Washington, achieving a Bachelor of Arts. She further studied Sociology at The University of New Mexico, obtaining a Masters and PhD (ABD), as well as a Master of Arts & Science in Sociology - Gender, Education, Youth, & Families. She also worked as an Instructor/Graduate Assistant at the University of New Mexico from 1998 to 2006.