SANTA FE - The Education Trust Board of New Mexico, the organization that oversees the New Mexico 529 college savings program has hired Annette Paez as Outreach Coordinator. She will be responsible for community outreach to employers, community organizations and the public.

Paez is seasoned at interfacing with various organizations and communities. She spent 28 years with the City of Albuquerque Transit Department, most recently as Deputy Director. She received both her B.A. and M.P.A. from the University of New Mexico.

The Education Trust Board is the governing body for the New Mexico 529 college savings programs. A 529 college savings plan is a tax-advantaged account designed to help you pay for college expenses. The State of New Mexico sponsors two plans: a direct-sold plan (The Education Plan) and an advisor-sold plan (Scholars Edge).

To learn more about the Education Plan, visit TheEducationPlan.com or call 1-877-337-5268.