Founding Board Member - Chair

Kim Nguyen is an internal medicine physician and addiction medicine specialist, trained in primary care for under-resourced communities and integrated primary care and mental health. As a former medical director of an FQHC, she is passionate about providing care that removes barriers for both patients and providers.

Founding Board Member - Vice-Chair

Myriam Salazar received her doctorate of medicine in Mexico, is a certified community health worker and harm reduction specialist, and is a clinical chaplain with a specialty in pastoral counseling. Her multifaceted skill set was instrumental in her previous work as Manager of La Familia’s Program for Recovery and Harm Reduction.

Founding Board Member - Treasurer

Born and raised in Santa Fe, Kate Nelson is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has 14 years of nursing experience spanning critical care, hospice/palliative care and primary care. She was a provider at Healthcare for the Homeless in Santa Fe for three years. Over the last 15 years, she has invested in community organizing and nonprofit building with Chainbreaker Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to improving access to affordable transportation, housing and sustainable communities for Santa Fe residents.

Founding Board Member - Secretary

Christine Winfield is an administrative professional with 30+ years of high-level experience working with multi-governmental and nonprofit organizations. As a core team volunteer for local shelters and food pantries, she is an integral member of the Santa Fe community. She served for over 12 years at La Familia as Board Coordinator and the Executive Assistant to the CMO; and serves as an administrative/project consultant to various nonprofits in NM with shared values.