On April 13, Stacy Sacco was named Volunteer of the Month from the City of Albuquerque by Mayor Tim Keller. This monthly series showcases people who are making big impacts on the city and positively impacting the people within it.
“Stacy is a conduit in our community; connecting individuals via his network of contacts and resources and making great efforts to support the people he meets,” said Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of UNM Rainforest Innovations. “This recognition is well deserved, and we are grateful for all his work with UNM Rainforest Innovations and our Rainforest University Center program.”
Stacy serves as a Rainforest University Center mentor, providing support and training to start-up entrepreneurs and small business owners. Over the years he has hosted regular office hours to meet with students and provide support. For the past 20 years, Stacy has taught entrepreneurial studies at the UNM Anderson School of Management and served as the Director of the UNM Small Business Institute. Currently, he is the President of Sacco Connections, a management consulting firm, and hosts a free, informational website, with 3,000+ links to local jobs, events, and resources: https://www.nmnetlinks.com/
View a recording of the ceremony below: