Our Staff
Jim Fisher
President, Chair of the Executive Committee
"I believe it is important to contribute in some fashion to the community in which one lives. La Familia presented a wonderful opportunity for me to do so." Jim Fisher joined the board in 2005. He has a BA and an MBA from the University of Kansas. He has a diverse professional background in various industries with over thirty years experience in management, marketing and business development. More
Charles Smith, MD
Vice President
"I am privileged to serve on the Board of La Familia Medical Center because it places patients first, is intently focused on its mission, and is very important to the community." Dr. Smith joined the Board in 2007. He chairs the Finance Committee. Dr. Smith practiced and taught medicine, then became Chief of Medicine, and subsequently Medical Director of a major, not-for-profit, teaching health ca... More
Sharon Tison
Treasurer
"I have a strong belief that excellent health care is a right, not a privilege. I was looking for a way to give back to the community and jumped at the opportunity to serve on the LFMC board." Ms. Tison also serves on the Finance Committee. She joined the Board in 2011. Sharon received her BS degree in Mathematics and Education from NC State University and her accounting training from Santa Fe Com... More
Larry Cohen, MD
Secretary
"I am honored and grateful to have been chosen to serve on the board of La Familia Medical Center. Their mission to serve a significant, diverse and often underprivileged group of our society is most important to our city and culture." Dr. Cohen joined the board in 2011. He will serve on the Human Resources and Performance Improvement Committees. Dr. Cohen is a retired Radiologist. He received... More
Alexandra Corwin Aguilar
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board of La Familia Medical Center. La Familia's success in providing access to exemplary, full-scope health care to our community is truly inspirational." Alex is a practicing attorney at the law firm of Montgomery and Andrews in the area of general civil litigation with an emphasis in insurance defense, government entity defense, medical ma... More
Barbara Kastner
"I am honored to serve on the board of La Familia Medical Center. Access to high-quality medical services to the children of Santa Fe is critical to their success in life." Barbara was elected to the Board of Directors in December 2012. She is the Grants and Projects Manager for the National Dance Institute of New Mexico. Barbara received her BS in Communications from Boston University and has work... More
Bill Lazar
Chair, Human Resources Committee
Bill Lazar also serves on the Development Committee. He joined the Board in 2010. Bill, a native Santa Fean, is a retired attorney. More
Nancy Lehrhaupt, CFNP
"I believe in the La Familia mission of providing health care to those who need it most and can afford it the least. I make this connection due to my work with the frail, underserved, oft times forgotten elderly in nursing homes. I am honored to serve on the board of such a worthy organizations." Ms. Lehrhaupt joined the Board in 2011. She serves on the Performance Improvement Committee and the Dev... More
Randy Murray
"I have been a patient at LFMC for five years and because of the exemplary service I have received I want to focus on giving back to La Familia in my capacity as a member of the development committee" Mr. Murray serves on the Development Committee. He joined the Board in 2011. He has a BS from University of California Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford University. Randy worked in the banking ind... More
Beverly Russell
"I became familiar with the work of LFMC early in my career and had varying working relationships with the clinic in each of my positions with state government. Becoming a board member is a natural fit as I look to providing volunteer service to the community." Ms. Russell joined the board for the third time in 2011. She is retired from state government after twenty-five plus years in various progr... More
Mark Simpson
Mark joined the board in 2005. He is a member at large who is also a statewide advocate for behavioral health. Mark is semi-retired. He has 35 years experience in sales, public relations and marketing. More