Office of Development & Khatali Alumni Relations

Khatali - The SOM Alumni Association

Khatali - Navajo for Medicine Man

A wise healer, well versed in the art and practice of medicine, bringing hope and comfort to patients, always the scientist searching for a cure, and all the while striving to advance knowledge, skill, and understanding of the profession.

~ Established 1975

Khatali Core Values:

Improve alumni participation
Support current and prospective medical students and House Staff
Recognize achievements of alumni
Fundraise to support SOM

Khatali Physician Alumni Association

Board of Directors

Officers

President: Anne Foster-Rosales, MD ('93)

Vice President: Sandra Whisler, MD ('89)

Board Members

Kristine Bordenave, MD ('93)
Eve Espey, MD (HS)
Diane Klepper, MD (HS)
Effie Medford, MD ('68)
Linda Stogner, MD ('83)
Catherine Torres, MD ('85)
Bert Umland, MD ('71)

House Staff Representatives

Elena Bissell, MD ('10)

Medical Student Representatives

Nancy Martin, MS IV
Leslie Chavez, MS III
Miguel Sandoval, MS III
Claire Stephens, MS II

Ex-Officio Members

Paul Roth, MD, MS, FACEP, Chancellor for Health Sciences & Dean SOM
Jeffrey Griffith, PhD, Executive Vice Dean SOM
Sherry Wilson, Senior Director of Development

Staff

Morris Albert

The Khatali Board of Directors is dedicated to making a positive impact on the UNM School of Medicine by supporting medical students, house staff and alumni with activities, awards, scholarships, emergency loans and other special initiatives. We are currently expanding our board into your region of the country; please inquire about our web-conferencing opportunities for you to join as a Khatali Board Member. Please e-mail us if you have any questions or comments.