BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Pino, President. Paul was
raised on a homesteaded family ranch near Carrizozo, New Mexico. President of
his high school graduating class, the day Paul turned 18, he enlisted in the US
Army serving during the Vietnam war. He earned a BA in Education and an MA in
Public School Administration from the University of New Mexico, supported
through the GI bill, grants, and a part time job at the New Mexico Children’s
Psychiatric Center. Upon graduation, Mr. Pino began as a special education
teacher, advancing to head teacher and then principal for Albuquerque Public
Schools Transition Services, a nationally recognized program in the area of
young adult transitions. After 27 years in public education, Paul chose to
focus his creative energy to founding and promoting the Tone Daddies, a popular
Americana/Americano dance band. Paul also serves on the steering committee for
the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium.
Regina Red,
Secretary-Treasurer. Regina, as secretary-treasurer of
Healthy Futures, is well suited to the role, enjoying more than ten years of
management and organization experience in business and non profit entities.
Currently, Regina serves as the volunteer coordinator for Habit for Humanity
(ABQ), where she uses her proven management and organizational skills as a team
leader, coordinating all volunteer recruitment and orientation. Prior to her
job at Habit for Humanity, Ms. Red was Supervising Case Manager of the youth
mentoring program at First Nations Community Healthsource where she managed the
recruitment and supervised the matching of adult mentors with underserved youth
in Bernalillo County. Regina enjoyed additional management experience
with Bank of American as a customer service manager.
Tyanne Benallie. Tyanne
enjoys a deep understanding of the economic, environmental, health and social
issues in the Native American and other underserved communities throughout New
Mexico. As the Campaigns Director for Conservation Voters New Mexico, Ty
overseas regional environmental strategies and programs that focus on public
awareness and advocacy for both community and tribal organizations. Previously
Ms. Benallie served as the Program Coordinator for America Corps at the Santo
Domino Pueblo. Ty received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Fort
Lewis College and a master’s in International Development and Social Change
from Clark University. She is fluent in English, Navajo, and Spanish.
Nancy Duhigg. Nancy is
a highly skilled medical professional with significant experience in both
cardiology and emergency medicine. Nancy currently serves as a Physician
Assistant at Presbyterian Hospital in Cardiology. She was previously employed
at the NM Heart Hospital. Ms. Duhigg gained her Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Francis, and her bachelor's in
Mechanical Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí. Nancy
loves dancing, dogs and is passionate about the diversity that New Mexico
personifies.
Kamini Patrick-Heisler. Kamini
currently serves in the Paraprofessional Behavior Support Program for Washington County Public School. She provides important support to teachers by engaging with students individually or in small groups to reach their learning objectives and goals. Previously, she was a Case Manager and Therapeutic Support Specialist for
Catholic Charities, addressing skill building, enhancing peer and family
relations for clients, as well as supporting strategies to empower independent
living of underserved families. Ms. Heisler enjoys many years of diverse
experience in case management, educational instruction and social work across
several domains. In addition to her board service with Healthy Futures, Kamini
serves as a Board Member/Advisory Council Member of Meritus Hospital. Her
commitment to service is embodied in her years of community service, as well as
promoting educational initiatives to provide free education for children in
underdeveloped countries. Ms. Heisler has a bachelor’s degree in Health and
Human Services and a Master of Arts in Education-Family Welfare and Community
Service.