Teresa Gomez, MA, (she/her) is an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta and a life-long resident of New Mexico. She has dedicated her career to serving Tribes and advocating for issues affecting American Indians. In 2006, Teresa served as the Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. Teresa also served as the Deputy CEO for the NM Behavioral Health Purchasing Collaborative. Teresa has worked extensively with Tribal governments and various governmental agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. She has been instrumental in building and strengthening Tribal-State relations and collaboration. Teresa is a current MHFA/YMHFA Instructor and implements the curriculum throughout New Mexico and as a part of her role overseeing Honoring Native Life suicide prevention funding.
MHFA15 - Implementing MHFA Throughout New Mexico
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM ET