Leadership New Mexico was founded in 1995 to 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.
Leadership New Mexico is nonpartisan, does not advocate for legislation of any kind, does not endorse political candidates and does not take a stand on any political or social issues. Leadership New Mexico educates participants, who are leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, about statewide and regional issues.
Leadership New Mexico is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt New Mexico organization. It is funded by the generous contributions of corporations, foundations and individual donors.
Please visit the Programs page to learn more about how Leadership New Mexico is shaping New Mexico, one leader at a time.
Mission Statement
Strengthening New Mexico by educating and connecting diverse leaders through experiential learning programs and activities.
Our Vision
To be the premier organization for leadership in New Mexico through the sharing of knowledge and fostering relations that develop a community of excellence.
Board of Directors
Rob Nelson
Chair
Core Class 2015
Nelson & Company CPA
Albuquerque
Brian Freeman
Immediate Past Chair
Core Class 2017
Intel Corporation
Rio Rancho
Diego Espinoza
President
Leadership New Mexico
Albuquerque
Adam Herrington
Core Class 2014
HB Construction
Albuquerque
Jared Matts
Treasurer
Core Class 2017
Clifton Larson Allen
Albuquerque
Craig Byers
LCLP 2018
Village of Los Lunas
Los Lunas
Andrew Gonsales
LCLP, Connect, Core
NMDOT
Taos
Lanie Smith
Core Class 2020
Pioneer Bank
Roswell
Amie Baeza
LGLP 2023
Lea County Probation
Hobbs
Ekta Bhakta
Connect 2019
SIMCO
Carlsbad
Bill Pieratt
Core Class 2023
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Las Cruces
Sonya Struck
Core Class 2023
LOR Foundation
Taos
Steve Garcia
Core Class 2020
Brycon
Albuquerque
Brandi Selby
Core Class 2024
American Document Services
Las Cruces
Liz Earls
Connect 2012
Capra Bank
Albuquerque
Nici Austin
Connect Class 2001 & Core Class 2014
Pioneer Bank
Roswell
Carole Jaramillo
LGLP Class 2014 & Core Class 2017
City of Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho
Josh Lujan
Connect Class 2018
HUB International Insurance Services
Albuquerque
Louis Salazar
Connect 2012 /Core Class 2020
Conoco Phillips Company
Santa Fe
Nate Wells
Connect Class 2018
Heritage Hotels & Resorts
Albuquerque
Robert Leland
Core 2023
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque
Denise Wilcox
Core 2024
New Mexico Gas Company
Albuquerque
Kari Olson
Connect 2015
Spencer Fane, LLP
Santa Fe
Jacquelyn Reeve
Core 2018
Medical Management Inc.
Albuquerque
Cristin Heyns-Bousliman
Core 2024
REDW LLC
Albuquerque
Teryn Lamoreux
Connect 2015
Jaynes Corporation
Albuquerque
STAFF
Diego Espinoza
President
Email Diego
505-980-7510
Robert R Perea
Vice President of Community Relations
Email Robert
505-610-1831
Sakira LaCour
Manager of First Impressions
Email Sakira
505-398-1500