Meet the Dedicated Team from BCHVWG Coalition
Diana Lopez
SCPS, Health Promotion Specialist, New Mexico Department of Health
Teresa Garza
YDI State Home Visitor
Debra Baca
Vice-President Head Start Administration, Youth Development, Inc.
Linda Romero
Team Leader, CHI St. Joseph’s Children Home Visiting, Telehealth Home Visiting & Case Management for first-time families in New Mexico
Ashlee Ysco
Associate Director, Youth Development Inc.
Lindsey Lopez
COTA/L MPH CHW IMH-E, Training & Development Consultant, University
Catherine Roth
LMSW Certified Community Health Worker, Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Maria Elena Maestas
BCHVWG Coalition Coordinator
Kathleen Barney
Senior Associate Director, Youth Development Inc.
Coalition Coordinators
Maria Elena Maestas
Coordinator, BCHVWG Coalition.
Angelica Vigil
M.A., Coalition Assistant Coordinator/ UHVCIRS Project Manager
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Angelica Vigil is a co-coordinator for the Bernalillo County Home Visiting Work Group and project manager for the Universal Home Visiting Centralized Intake and Referral System. With a background in healthcare management and federal administration, she brings a strategic and community-focused lens to early childhood initiatives. Angelica holds a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University and lives in Albuquerque with her husband and two children.
Steering Committee
Linda Romero
Director of Program Operations, CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children
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Linda Romero is the Director of Program Operations for the Home Visiting department at CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children, bringing over 20 years of dedication to the field of Early Childhood. She has been with CommonSpirit for more than 14 years. For the past decade, Linda has also actively contributed to the Bernalillo County Home Visitor Workgroup, where she holds a position on the Steering Committee.
Teresa Garza
IMH-E, YDI State Home Visitor
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Teresa Garza is the Home Visiting Program Manager for YDI’s Parents as Teachers initiative and has spent the past nine years supporting families through high‑quality home visitation services. She brings 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to her role, grounding her leadership in deep expertise and a long‑standing commitment to the well‑being of young children and their caregivers.
Christine Hollis
MPH, MPS
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Chrisine Hollis is a strategic health communication/social marketing professional, has collaborated with, trained, and assisted community-level coalitions, non-profits, schools, healthcare and government agencies implement a wide variety of successful programs in the U.S. and overseas. Results include: improved maternal/child health in developing nations; increased use of public health services by made-disadvantaged populations; a national social marketing plan to address children’s mental health; and a statewide, stakeholder-driven design to transform/improve New Mexico’s health and medical system.
Diana Lopez
Sr. Certified Prevention Specialist
Pierce Ferriegel
CEO, The Community Lighthouse
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Pierce Ferriegel is the Owner and CEO of The Community Lighthouse, a leading mental health organization dedicated to empowering children, families, and professionals throughout New Mexico. Since stepping into leadership in 2013, Pierce has combined his background in psychology and business with a passion for service to expand access to high-quality behavioral health care across the state.
A lifelong advocate for meaningful employment and community impact, Pierce leads with a servant’s heart—believing that when teams are deeply supported, they in turn provide exceptional care to those they serve. Under his direction, The Community Lighthouse has experienced exponential growth and was honored as one of Albuquerque Business First’s 2025 Best Places to Work.
Pierce currently serves on the board of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Providers Association (NMBHPA), where he works collaboratively to improve systems of care and advocate for equitable mental health access statewide. With over a decade of executive experience and a steadfast commitment to values-driven leadership, Pierce continues to shape the future of behavioral health in New Mexico.
Dominique Martinez
Community-Focused Professional
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Dominique Martinez is a dedicated community-focused professional from Peralta, New Mexico, currently employed with Lovelace Health Systems at Lovelace Women’s Hospital in the Labor of Love program. She brings over fifteen years of experience in home visitation and early intervention, supporting families with young children through relationship-based, strengths-focused services.
Dominique holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from New Mexico Highlands University. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to improving outcomes for children and families by promoting early development, family well-being, and access to supportive resources. Her passion for advocacy and community engagement continues to guide her work, as she strives to empower families and strengthen communities across New Mexico.
UNM FDP Support
Tamarra Garcia
CTRS-EC, Training and Development Consultant, UNM Family Development Program
Lindsey Lopez
COTA/L MPH CHW IMH-E, Training & Development Consultant, University
Diana Lopez
Sr. Certified Prevention Specialist
Tamarra Garcia
CTRS-EC, Training and Development Consultant, UNM Family Development Program
Teresa Garza
IMH-E, YDI State Home Visitor
Teresa Garza is the Home Visiting Program Manager for YDI’s Parents as Teachers initiative and has spent the past nine years supporting families through high‑quality home visitation services. She brings 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to her role, grounding her leadership in deep expertise and a long‑standing commitment to the well‑being of young children and their caregivers.
Linda Romero
Director of Program Operations, CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children
Linda Romero is the Director of Program Operations for the Home Visiting department at CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children, bringing over 20 years of dedication to the field of Early Childhood. She has been with CommonSpirit for more than 14 years. For the past decade, Linda has also actively contributed to the Bernalillo County Home Visitor Workgroup, where she holds a position on the Steering Committee.
Angelica Vigil
M.A., Coalition Assistant Coordinator/ UHVCIRS Project Manager
Angelica Vigil is a co-coordinator for the Bernalillo County Home Visiting Work Group and project manager for the Universal Home Visiting Centralized Intake and Referral System. With a background in healthcare management and federal administration, she brings a strategic and community-focused lens to early childhood initiatives. Angelica holds a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University and lives in Albuquerque with her husband and two children.
Lindsey Lopez
COTA/L MPH CHW IMH-E, Training & Development Consultant, University
Maria Elena Maestas
Coordinator, BCHVWG Coalition.
Christine Hollis
MPH, MPS
Chrisine Hollis is a strategic health communication/social marketing professional, has collaborated with, trained, and assisted community-level coalitions, non-profits, schools, healthcare and government agencies implement a wide variety of successful programs in the U.S. and overseas. Results include: improved maternal/child health in developing nations; increased use of public health services by made-disadvantaged populations; a national social marketing plan to address children’s mental health; and a statewide, stakeholder-driven design to transform/improve New Mexico’s health and medical system.
Diana Lopez
Sr. Certified Prevention Specialist
Tamarra Garcia
CTRS-EC, Training and Development Consultant, UNM Family Development Program
Debra Baca
Vice-President Head Start Administration, Youth Development, Inc.
Teresa Garza
IMH-E, YDI State Home Visitor
Teresa Garza is the Home Visiting Program Manager for YDI’s Parents as Teachers initiative and has spent the past nine years supporting families through high‑quality home visitation services. She brings 25 years of Early Childhood Education experience to her role, grounding her leadership in deep expertise and a long‑standing commitment to the well‑being of young children and their caregivers.
Linda Romero
Director of Program Operations, CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children
Linda Romero is the Director of Program Operations for the Home Visiting department at CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children, bringing over 20 years of dedication to the field of Early Childhood. She has been with CommonSpirit for more than 14 years. For the past decade, Linda has also actively contributed to the Bernalillo County Home Visitor Workgroup, where she holds a position on the Steering Committee.
Angelica Vigil
M.A., Coalition Assistant Coordinator/ UHVCIRS Project Manager
Angelica Vigil is a co-coordinator for the Bernalillo County Home Visiting Work Group and project manager for the Universal Home Visiting Centralized Intake and Referral System. With a background in healthcare management and federal administration, she brings a strategic and community-focused lens to early childhood initiatives. Angelica holds a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University and lives in Albuquerque with her husband and two children.
Catherine Roth
LMSW Certified Community Health Worker, Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Lindsey Lopez
COTA/L MPH CHW IMH-E, Training & Development Consultant, University
Kathleen Barney
Senior Associate Director, Youth Development Inc.
Ashlee Ysco
Associate Director, Youth Development Inc.
Maria Elena Maestas
Coordinator, BCHVWG Coalition.
Christine Hollis
MPH, MPS
Chrisine Hollis is a strategic health communication/social marketing professional, has collaborated with, trained, and assisted community-level coalitions, non-profits, schools, healthcare and government agencies implement a wide variety of successful programs in the U.S. and overseas. Results include: improved maternal/child health in developing nations; increased use of public health services by made-disadvantaged populations; a national social marketing plan to address children’s mental health; and a statewide, stakeholder-driven design to transform/improve New Mexico’s health and medical system.
