The New Mexico Diabetes Advisory Council (NMDAC) was formed in September 1993 with funding from the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention & Control Program to address the serious issues facing New Mexicans with diabetes. The NMDAC Board was formed in September 2001 to act in an advisory** and leadership role.  In 2007, NMDAC became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers:

• Dee Romine, Chair
  • Lovelace Health Systems
• Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD, Treasurer/Secretary
  • NMSU Department of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
• Ashley Dunworth RDN, LD, Chair Elect
  • Presbyterian Community Health Program

Board Members:

• Dianne Christensen*, BS, BS
  • NMSU/Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension
• Sharon Gerena, MSN, RN, CDE, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Ohkay Owingeh Wellness Center
• Marjorie Cypress*, PhD, C-NP, CDE
  • American Diabetes Association
• Sue Perry*, PhD, CDE, LPCC
  • City of Santa Fe
• Guillermina Osoria
  • Servicios Y Mas, Inc

* Past Chairs

** NMDAC does not advise any state agency or government official but continues to advocate for programs that help prevent and control diabetes in New Mexico.