Experience

New Mexico Primary Care Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  The NMPCA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 association representing 21 member organizations and operating more than 200 Community Health Centers in New Mexico providing medical, dental, behavioral and substance abuse services across 90 communities, and to over 370,000 rural and underserved New Mexicans. The NMPCA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 association representing 21 member organizations and operating more than 200 Community Health Centers in New Mexico providing medical, dental, behavioral and substance abuse services across 90 communities, and to over 370,000 rural and underserved New Mexicans.



Leadership New Mexico

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

  Identify current and emerging leaders throughout New Mexico, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our state. Leadership New Mexico is dedicated to the development of informed leaders who understand issues, define problems, develop solutions and achieve positions of higher responsibility in New Mexico. Identify current and emerging leaders throughout New Mexico, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our state. Leadership New Mexico is dedicated to the development of informed leaders who understand issues, define problems, develop solutions and achieve positions of higher responsibility in New Mexico.



University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

• Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

• Deputy Director: Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE)

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2020

  University of New Mexico – Health Sciences Center, (HSC) Albuquerque, NM • Continuous Quality Improvement: Conducted high-volume of student-based feedback (70%). Worked with IPE Team to re-engineer, re-design and implement change in IPE outreach and coursework. Evaluations demonstrated success of program – 99.4% approval rating. • Collaborated with core team UNM-HSC Office of Community Health, School of Law, Medical & Legal Alliance, City of Albuquerque, Heading Home, Albuquerque… Show more University of New Mexico – Health Sciences Center, (HSC) Albuquerque, NM • Continuous Quality Improvement: Conducted high-volume of student-based feedback (70%). Worked with IPE Team to re-engineer, re-design and implement change in IPE outreach and coursework. Evaluations demonstrated success of program – 99.4% approval rating. • Collaborated with core team UNM-HSC Office of Community Health, School of Law, Medical & Legal Alliance, City of Albuquerque, Heading Home, Albuquerque Health care for the Homeless, to initiate Interprofessional health care clinic at Westside Emergency Housing Center. Succeeded in reduction in unnecessary ER visits; increase of preventative care provision, and advanced readiness for the COVID-19 pandemic. • Promoted to Deputy Director 4/2018. Show less University of New Mexico – Health Sciences Center, (HSC) Albuquerque, NM • Continuous Quality Improvement: Conducted high-volume of student-based feedback (70%). Worked with IPE Team to re-engineer, re-design and implement change in IPE outreach and coursework. Evaluations demonstrated success of program – 99.4% approval rating. • Collaborated with core team UNM-HSC Office of Community Health, School of Law, Medical & Legal Alliance, City of Albuquerque, Heading Home, Albuquerque… Show more University of New Mexico – Health Sciences Center, (HSC) Albuquerque, NM • Continuous Quality Improvement: Conducted high-volume of student-based feedback (70%). Worked with IPE Team to re-engineer, re-design and implement change in IPE outreach and coursework. Evaluations demonstrated success of program – 99.4% approval rating. • Collaborated with core team UNM-HSC Office of Community Health, School of Law, Medical & Legal Alliance, City of Albuquerque, Heading Home, Albuquerque Health care for the Homeless, to initiate Interprofessional health care clinic at Westside Emergency Housing Center. Succeeded in reduction in unnecessary ER visits; increase of preventative care provision, and advanced readiness for the COVID-19 pandemic. • Promoted to Deputy Director 4/2018. Show less



National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assoc. Director for Western Operations

  • May 2006 - Jun 2015

  Associate Director of Western Operations 5/2006 - 6/2015 • Provided customized Board of Director (BOD) trainings, developed, implemented over 300 trainings, presented to health professionals, BODs, community members, legislators, et. al. Evaluations demonstrated 96% “excellent” ratings. • Advanced Business Planning and Policy Analysis: In 22 State region, provided business planning, policy analysis and technical assistance which… Show more Associate Director of Western Operations 5/2006 - 6/2015 • Provided customized Board of Director (BOD) trainings, developed, implemented over 300 trainings, presented to health professionals, BODs, community members, legislators, et. al. Evaluations demonstrated 96% “excellent” ratings. • Advanced Business Planning and Policy Analysis: In 22 State region, provided business planning, policy analysis and technical assistance which expanded advocacy infrastructure, strengthened membership, and developed effective partnerships to promote Health Centers address needs of small communities, immigrants, indigenous people, and people experiencing homelessness. • Balanced and prioritized multiple projects, including; Leadership role in National Farmworker Health Conference, Developed and Implemented Advocacy Leadership Program, Civic Engagement grant, National Health Center Week, et. al. • Promoted to Associate Director of Western Operations 5/2006. Show less Associate Director of Western Operations 5/2006 - 6/2015 • Provided customized Board of Director (BOD) trainings, developed, implemented over 300 trainings, presented to health professionals, BODs, community members, legislators, et. al. Evaluations demonstrated 96% “excellent” ratings. • Advanced Business Planning and Policy Analysis: In 22 State region, provided business planning, policy analysis and technical assistance which… Show more Associate Director of Western Operations 5/2006 - 6/2015 • Provided customized Board of Director (BOD) trainings, developed, implemented over 300 trainings, presented to health professionals, BODs, community members, legislators, et. al. Evaluations demonstrated 96% “excellent” ratings. • Advanced Business Planning and Policy Analysis: In 22 State region, provided business planning, policy analysis and technical assistance which expanded advocacy infrastructure, strengthened membership, and developed effective partnerships to promote Health Centers address needs of small communities, immigrants, indigenous people, and people experiencing homelessness. • Balanced and prioritized multiple projects, including; Leadership role in National Farmworker Health Conference, Developed and Implemented Advocacy Leadership Program, Civic Engagement grant, National Health Center Week, et. al. • Promoted to Associate Director of Western Operations 5/2006. Show less



Office of State Senator E. Shapleigh

• El Paso, Texas, United States

• Campaign Manager/ Voter Outreach/ Volunteer

  • Oct 2003 - May 2006

  Developed and implemented campaign strategies which assisted in the Senator's re-election as well as highest turnout in Texas 2006 primaries. Created 501 (c) 3 environmental justice nonprofit organization. Interfaced with Mexican Embassy and multiple Border agencies; as well as directly with constituents. Organized over 500 volunteers for door-to-door canvassing, voter-surveys, phone banking, media campaign and a bilingual Q&A Voter hotline. Promoted to Campaign Manager 5/2005 Developed and implemented campaign strategies which assisted in the Senator's re-election as well as highest turnout in Texas 2006 primaries. Created 501 (c) 3 environmental justice nonprofit organization. Interfaced with Mexican Embassy and multiple Border agencies; as well as directly with constituents. Organized over 500 volunteers for door-to-door canvassing, voter-surveys, phone banking, media campaign and a bilingual Q&A Voter hotline. Promoted to Campaign Manager 5/2005



New Mexico Primary Care Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 1994 - Apr 2000

  CEO/Policy Analyst • Partnership Outreach: Directed statewide membership organization of Federally Qualified Health Centers; through partnership outreach and mentoring, increased membership 22% in first year. • Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison for advocacy and education/training during legislative sessions, health sector meetings, and governmental meetings/forums.… Show more CEO/Policy Analyst • Partnership Outreach: Directed statewide membership organization of Federally Qualified Health Centers; through partnership outreach and mentoring, increased membership 22% in first year. • Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison for advocacy and education/training during legislative sessions, health sector meetings, and governmental meetings/forums. Cumulative recovery of $11.2 million and maintenance of over $17 million for membership organizations (one of the top three State contributions in the United States). Helped increase the number of FQHCs from 90 locations to 150 sites in rural and under-served areas. • Wrote grants and proposals, provided funder relations that resulted in 200 percent increase in budget by the third year. • Promoted to Executive Director 11/1995. Show less CEO/Policy Analyst • Partnership Outreach: Directed statewide membership organization of Federally Qualified Health Centers; through partnership outreach and mentoring, increased membership 22% in first year. • Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison for advocacy and education/training during legislative sessions, health sector meetings, and governmental meetings/forums.… Show more CEO/Policy Analyst • Partnership Outreach: Directed statewide membership organization of Federally Qualified Health Centers; through partnership outreach and mentoring, increased membership 22% in first year. • Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison for advocacy and education/training during legislative sessions, health sector meetings, and governmental meetings/forums. Cumulative recovery of $11.2 million and maintenance of over $17 million for membership organizations (one of the top three State contributions in the United States). Helped increase the number of FQHCs from 90 locations to 150 sites in rural and under-served areas. • Wrote grants and proposals, provided funder relations that resulted in 200 percent increase in budget by the third year. • Promoted to Executive Director 11/1995. Show less



New Mexico State Legislature

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Analyst

  • Jan 1994 - Feb 1994

  Worked with three state Senators. Assisted with constituent relations. Analyzed bills for fiscal, administrative, political and social impact. Prepared for the justification of bills, including preparation of witnesses, and organization of expert testimonials. Worked with three state Senators. Assisted with constituent relations. Analyzed bills for fiscal, administrative, political and social impact. Prepared for the justification of bills, including preparation of witnesses, and organization of expert testimonials.