We use the ECHO Model to make powerful and lasting interventions in people’s lives.
Focusing on solutions, we train people who are incarcerated to become peer educators with the goal of educating the community on key health issues, increasing general health literacy, reducing risky behaviors and increase job readiness upon release.
The New Mexico Peer Education Project is a collaboration between Project and the New Mexico Corrections Department.
We believe redemption is the solution and time spent incarcerated should be an opportunity to regain a healthier and more productive life.
We work toward this by developing individual self-efficacy, utilizing an innovative and cost-effective peer-led model and by strengthening individual community connections inside and out of prison. As a result, we create strong leaders who create change in their own lives and communities.
We believe redemption is the solution and time spent incarcerated should be an opportunity to regain a healthier and more productive life.
We work toward this by developing individual self-efficacy, utilizing an innovative and cost-effective peer-led model and by strengthening individual community connections inside and out of prison. As a result, we create strong leaders who create change in their own lives and communities.
Associate Director, Project ECHO
Dr. Thornton received her MD Degree from the University of Texas, Dallas in 1992 and an MPH from the University of Michigan. Dr. Thornton completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She earned a fellowship in Infectious Diseases and is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. Dr. Thornton is a Professor at the University of New Mexico Department of Internal Medicine. Her interests are HIV, Hepatitis C, and education, which drove her to develop the New Mexico Peer Education Project in 2009.
Program Specialist | The Peer Education Project
ECHO Institute
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Phone: 505-267-0729
Fax: 505-272-6938
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Director Program Operations| The New Mexico Peer Education Project
ECHO Institute
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Phone: 505-272-0102
Fax: 505-272-6938
Program Manager | The New Mexico Peer Education Project
ECHO Institute
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Phone: 505-510-3631
Fax: 505-272-6938
Operations Administrator | The New Mexico Peer Education Project
ECHO Institute
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Phone: 505-516-6098
Program Specialist | The New Mexico Peer Education Projects
ECHO Institute
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Phone: 575-201-3308
