The HSC leadership team champions programs to increase health care equality in New Mexico. Our leaders have worked for the and cared for underserved populations on the front lines in emergency medicine and nurse midwifery—we are driven by decades of passion and experience.
We strive to transform New Mexico into a leader for health care innovation. Together, we solve challenges in care and academics, working to further HSC’s mission of advancing discovery, providing excellent medical educations and ensuring that all New Mexicans have access to high-quality health care.
As a team, HSC leadership works tirelessly to drive a stronger economy and better health outcomes for New Mexicans.
See behind the scenes of current and upcoming HSC initiatives. We invite any member of the public to attend an HSC Committee meeting. Our team meets monthly to discuss HSC news, requests and recommendations.
For more information, contact Helen Maestas at hemaestas@salud.unm.edu.
HSC drives lasting change. Our five-year strategic plan outlines the goals, strategies and metrics to create a healthier future for our state.
The HSC is a center for discovery—a hub for high-quality care. Meet the leadership team guiding us to success.
Michael Richards, MD, MPA
Interim Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and the Chief Executive Officer of the UNM Health
Email: MRichards@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-1175
Hengemeh Raissy, PHARM.D.
Interim VP for Research
Email: hengameh@unm.edu
Phone: 505 272-5484
Tassy Parker, PHD, RN
American Indian Health Research & Education
Email: tassy@unm.edu
Phone: 505 272-4100
Valerie Romero-Leggott, MD
Vice President and Executive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, HSC
Email: VRomero@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-2728
Arthur Kaufman, MD
Vice President for Community Health
Email: AKaufman@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-2165
Michael Richards, MD, MPA
Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Email: MRichards@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-1175
Kathleen Becker, JD, MPH
CEO, UNM Hospitals
Email: katebecker@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-2111
Gary Mlady, MD
Interim CEO & President, UNM Medical Group
GMlady@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-3203
Jamie Silva-Steele
President Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Email: JSilva@srmc.unm.edu
Phone: 505-994-7430