KINDRA HILL
CHAIR
Kindra Hill (she/they) is a passionate advocate for community-centered work and health equity. After earning a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Virginia, they honed their skills in marketing, communications, and outreach through the New Mexico Public Allies AmeriCorps program. They later completed a Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies Program at Central New Mexico Community College and served as Deputy Director of the New Mexico Black Leadership Council. Currently, Kindra is the Communication & Outreach Specialist at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and chairs the Bernalillo County Health Equity Council, working to advance health and social equity in New Mexico.
JACQUE GARCIA
MEMBER
Jacque Garcia, MSN, MPH, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless. She holds a BA in Psychology and Spanish and a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Community Health from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Jacque has extensive public health experience, including research on substance use disorders and leadership roles like Co-President of the New Mexico Public Health Association. She later pursued her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Samuel Merritt University, becoming a Nurse Practitioner in 2021. Jacque is passionate about serving her New Mexico community and enjoys yoga, salsa dancing, and spending time with her family.
JULIA MAESTAS
MEMBER
Julia Maestas, MS, PHR, is a Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter for Operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory with over 22 years of experience in law, accounting, and human resources. She is passionate about talent acquisition and fostering diversity and inclusion within organizations. Julia is actively involved in community leadership, currently serving as Vice-President of Operations for MANA de Albuquerque, advocating for Latina empowerment and scholarships. She has also led national initiatives for Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Julia specializes in talent development, diversity initiatives, and organizational growth, and holds a BA in Criminology and an MS in Justice Administration. In her free time, she enjoys family, travel, and self-care.
STEFANY GORADIA
MEMBER
Stefany Goradia is a healthcare data expert and equity advocate with over a decade of experience in the healthcare system, specializing in payer/claims analytics, population health, social determinants of health, and medical economics. In 2017, she co-founded a health data analytics startup that was acquired in 2021. Now, as Head of Impact + Community at HealthTech Rx, she fosters innovative, data-driven solutions to industry challenges. Stefany also consults independently, is pursuing a PhD in Health Equity Sciences, and serves on the boards of SYNCRONYS Health Information Exchange and the Health Equity Council. She shares insights through her Health Data Guru newsletter and TikTok.