About the Board of Nursing Advisory Committees

The New Mexico Board of Nursing (BON) is supported by advisory committees to bring professional expertise, community perspective, and practical experience to matters affecting nursing practice, education, and public protection.

Each committee focuses on a specific area within the Board’s regulatory responsibilities, including advanced practice nursing, nursing education, nursing practice, medication aide and hemodialysis technician training programs, lactation care, case review, and the Alternative to Discipline Program.

Advisory committees review information, discuss issues within their area of expertise, and provide nonbinding recommendations to the Board. The Board considers these recommendations when making final decisions.

 

Committee Service

Committee members are appointed to help ensure that the Board receives informed perspectives from across New Mexico. Membership may include licensed nurses, educators, certified professionals, public members, and others with relevant experience.

Members may be asked to:

• Review applications, reports, program evaluations, or practice-related issues.
• Participate in committee meetings and discussions.
• Provide professional insight and recommendations.
• Support program consultation, site visits, or other committee activities, as applicable.
• Represent the diversity of practice settings, roles, and regions throughout New Mexico.

 

Meeting agendas, minutes, and public access information are available through the BON Calendar: https://links.bon.nm.gov/Calendar.

For information about committee membership and service, please review the BON Advisory Committees Policy. To be considered for membership, submit a Committee Nomination Form.

 

Advanced Practice Advisory Committee (APAC)

APAC is authorized under the Nursing Practice Act and Board rules to advise the Board on advanced nursing practice. The committee includes at least six members representing each Board-regulated advanced practice area. (Section 61-3-10(M) NMSA 1978; 16.12.1 NMAC.)

APAC Members

• Kristine Punohu, DNAP, APRN-CRNA
• Angela Del Grande, PhD, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNS
• Shawnna Read, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC
• Barbara Franklin, MSN, FNP-BC
• Pamela Logan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWCN-AP
• Joanne Keefe, DNP, MPH, FNP, CNE
• Jackie Williams, PhD, CNP, CNS
• Philicia King, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
• Robyn Holley, MSN, CFNP-BC, ANCC

APAC Board Member Liaison(s)

• TBD

APAC Meetings

• January 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• April 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• November 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)

 

Hemodialysis Technician Advisory Committee (HTAC)

HTAC supports the Board’s oversight of certified hemodialysis technicians and Board-approved hemodialysis technician training programs. The committee includes at least five members, including three registered nurses when practicable. (Section 61-3-10(M) NMSA 1978; 16.12.4.15 NMAC.)

HTAC Members

• Lisa Hamilton, CHT II, CCHT
• Mariana Gallegos, MSN, RN, CDN
• Lisa Ranger, RN

HTAC Board Member Liaison(s)

• Emily Haozous, PhD, RN, FAAN

HTAC Meetings

• February 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• April 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• August 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• October 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)

 

Lactation Care Provider Advisory Committee (LCPAC)

LCPAC assists and advises the Board on matters related to lactation care practice. The committee has five to ten members and includes Board, lactation, and public representation. (Section 61-3B-3(J) NMSA 1978; 16.12.11.15 NMAC.)

LCPAC Members

• Ariana Yurcic, MSN-Ed, RN, CLC
• Kimla McDonald, MSNB, RN, IBCLC
• Kimberly Smetzer, RN, BSN, IBCLC
• Siboney Rodriguez-Gallegos, LMSW, ACM-SW, CLC, LCP, Doula

LCPAC Board Member Liaison(s)

• Monica Arencon-Smith, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CPN

LCPAC Meetings

• January 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• April 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• August 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• November 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)

 

Medication Aide Advisory Committee (MAAC)

MAAC advises the Board on medication aide education and training-program standards. The committee includes at least five members, three of whom should be nurses, and reviews program applications, evaluations, and changes. (Section 61-3-10(M) NMSA 1978; 16.12.5.18 NMAC.)

MAAC Members

• Donna Winn, MSN, RN
• Michelle Rasmussen Rocha, LPN, CMA
• Frances Griego, BSN, RN
• Norma Larson, MSN, RN
• Ifeoma Achusim, RN, PharmD, MPH
• Laura Padilla, RN

MAAC Board Member Liaison(s)

• Kasey Serrano, LE, CNC

MAAC Meetings

• February 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• March 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• June 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• August 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• September 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)

 

Nursing Education Advisory Committee (NEAC)

NEAC advises the Board on prelicensure nursing education and related program standards. The committee includes at least seven members and reviews initial approval applications, program surveys and reports, annual reports, and major curriculum changes. (Section 61-3-10(M) NMSA 1978; 16.12.3.15 NMAC.)

NEAC Members

• Theresa Vigil, MSN, RN
• Shawna Kemper, MSN, RN, CNE
• Sara Daykin, DNP, RN, CPEN, TCRN, CNEcl
• Dianne Hardin, MSN, RN
• Kimberly Petrovic, PhD, MSN, MA, RN
• Diane Wesner, MSN, RN
• Arthur Perales, MSN, RN
• Melanie Colgan, MSN, RN
• Debbie Cates, MSN, RN
• Lucas Gonzales, MSNEd, RN, CNE
• Jessie Black, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
• Ivan Fronefeld, MSN, RN
• Ashley Rodriguez, MSN, RN
• Jennifer Costanzo, MSN, RN

NEAC Board Member Liaison(s)

• Candi Miller-Morris, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, CEN, TCRN

NEAC Meetings

• February 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• March 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• August 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• October 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)

 

Nursing Practice Advisory Committee (NPAC)

NPAC assists and advises the Board on matters related to regulation of nursing practice. The Board may appoint a committee of at least seven members. (Section 61-3-10(M) NMSA 1978; 16.12.1.12(F) NMAC.)

NPAC Members

• Amanda Kester, MSN, RN, CNP
• Valerie Balboa, DNP, RN, CCRN, CPN
• Nancy Laster, DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ
• Susan Acosta, MSN, BS, RN, NCSN
• Christina Masters, BSN, RN, RHSNM
• Cynthia Reinhardt, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
• Ashley Apodaca, BSN, RN, WCC

NPAC Board Member Liaison(s)

• Pamela Cordova, MA

NPAC Meetings

• January 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• April 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• August 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)
• November 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (Online)

 

For questions regarding the committees listed above, please contact:

BON Staff Contact: Anne Roybal, Board Liaison and Assistant to Advisory Committees, (505) 841-9049, Anne.Roybal@bon.nm.gov.

 

Regional Advisory Committees (RAC)

RACs support nurses participating in the Alternative to Discipline Program through regional expertise related to recovery and safe nursing practice. Volunteer members are appointed by the Board and function under its direction. Meetings are facilitated by Board staff and do not include minutes. (Section 61-3-29.1 NMSA 1978; 16.12.13.14 NMAC.)

BON Staff Contact: Misty Gonzales, DNP, MSN, RN, Alternative to Discipline Program Manager, (505) 841-9091 or AlternativeToDisciplineProgram@bon.nm.gov.

 

Case Review Advisory Committees (CRAC)

CRAC is authorized under the Nursing Practice Act to review investigations involving alleged misconduct and provide recommendations to the Board. The committee includes at least five members. Meetings are facilitated by Board staff and do not include minutes. (Section 61-3-10(M) NMSA 1978.)

BON Staff Contact: Sheena Ferguson, DNP, MSN, RN, FANA-I, BON Executive Director, (505) 841-9083 or Sheena.Ferguson@bon.nm.gov.