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