New Mexico
A relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.



A Culture of Health
The American Heart Association is a science-based organization and during this challenging time. We want you to know we continue our work in fighting heart diseases and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of all Americans. We are doing so with everyone’s health and safety in mind as we carry out our mission of being a relentless force for longer, healthier lives.
Show You Have New Mexico at Heart
As a member of the community, you have an important role to play in helping to improve the long-term health of our city.
Give and get benefits!
Make a lifesaving gift today and get exclusive access to the Spring Into Flavor Guide to Healthy Eating as a thank you for helping fight heart disease and stroke.

Show us your purseonality!
Show a little of your Purseonality at the Go Red for Women Luncheon Pursonality Silent Auction, and will raise funds for life-saving research and education to cure the number one killer of women - heart disease.
We want YOU to be part of fighting heart disease in women! And remember, you can partner with friends or co-workers to create your Pursonality, and fight side-by-side to Go Red for Women!
Purseonality should have a minimum value of $200 and are due to the American Heart Association by March 1, 2022.

Mental Health
Feelings of stress, anxiety, uneasiness and lack of sleep can make it difficult to function normally. Mental health and physical health are closely linked, so finding ways to combat and manage stress in the (virtual) workplace and exercise while working remotely.

Move More
Take time to switch up our workout regimen, which can help to boost our immune system, help relieve mental stress and improve overall health. Here is a quick easy way to create an At-Home Circuit Workout. Do each exercise in short bursts and repeat the circuit two to three times.

Eat Healthy
We know that many of you may be cooking more at home right now. While some may find the thought of cooking stressful, making healthy meals is a great way to protect your heart. The American Heart Association has resources to fit all skillsets starting with how to cook healthier at home. For those wishing to improve their abilities, there’s an entire section dedicated to cooking techniques.

Advocate for Heart Health
You're the Cure is working within our community to empower citizens to take informed action on local and state policies, and champion policies and laws that help people avoid unhealthy practices and create safer communities. Our advocates are addressing critical healthcare concerns by advocating for policies that can improve access and boost the quality and value of care.

Contact Us
SW Region Mailing Address:
12345 N Lamar Blvd
Austin | TX |78753
505-485-1330

Get Involved With Your Community
- There are no upcoming events in your area at this time.
- Find volunteer opportunities
Life Is Why Sponsor
Thank you to our Life Is Why Sponsor, Delta Dental, for supporting the mission of the American Heart Association. Life Is Why We Give inspires consumers to honor their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving.

Board of Directors
New Mexico Board of Directors
President
Dr. Andrew Harrell (Dr. Drew) MD, FAEMS
UNM Emergency Med; Med Director BCSD & NMSP
University of New Mexico Hospital
Past President
Dr. Robert Taylor, MD
Clinical Medical Director, Cardiology
Optum Journal Center
President Elect
Tony (Charles) Watt
Regional Director
Genesis Health Care
Sheryl Wilkeson
Community Impact Director, New Mexico
American Heart Association
Dr. Mark Bieniarz
Cardiologist
New Mexico Heart Institute Lovelace Health System
Rachelle Spencer
CEO
HealthSouth Encompass Healthcare
Denzil Ross
COO
Heart Hospital Lovelace Health System
Mike May
Director of Workforce Learning
Future Focused Education
Nancy Huard
Manager - Healthcare Business Development
American Heart Association
Vic Segura
Owner
CPR2U
Nathan Cogburn, MBA, BSN, RN
VP of Network Development and Contracting
Western Sky Community Care
Mihaela Bujoi Md, MBA, FACC
Curriculum Vitae
Medical Director, Cardiology,
Medical Director Quality, Heart and Vascular Program
Presbyterian Medical Group
JO Lou Trujillo Ottino
VP of Business Development
Delta Dental of New Mexico
Melissa Sanchez
Simply Social
Charlene Lattier
Director, HIS/PRC Fiscal Intermediary
BCBS
Leticia Archuleta, MSW LCSW LSSW
Executive Director / Principal
Health Leadership High School
Martha Carpenter
DIRECTOR
Sun Vista
Martha S. Porter
Portfolio Manager
United Business Bank
Mahesh Sita
Advocacy Director
American Heart Association
Sherri Wells
Executive Director
American Heart Association
2022 Go Red For Women Executive Leadership Team
Chair
Suzanne Mirabal
First National 1870 Banking Business
Consuelo Bolagh-Cowder
BlueCross BlueShield of NM
Martha Carpenter
SunVista Commercial Real Estate
Amanda Gabaldon
Haven Behavioral Hospital
Jen Jaciw
Workspace Dynamics
Claire Kowalski
Southwest Capital
Susan Lewis
First National 1870 Banking Business
Donna Lopez
BBVA Compass Bank
Devin Lujan
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Hospital of Albuquerque
Monica McCaslin
ELCDC
Lisa Mercer
SunVista Commercial Real Estate
Carly Newland
UNMHS
Serena Pettes
Lovelace Health System
Lorin Saavedra
REDW
Stephanie Wagner
Nusenda Credit Union
Sherri Wells
American Heart Association of NM