Gloria Doherty

I am a nurse, a nurse practitioner, a single mother of two sons. I have overcome poverty through education, resilience, innovation, and perseverance. My story can be that of any person in New Mexico. I have been an advocate for those without a voice for over 30 years. I have provided expert testimony, policy acumen and strategy for 2 decades. I have been a team member of change agents, influencers, and mentor while touching thousands of lives. Working in critical care, I have the ability to take in a plethora of information and develop solutions and evaluate their outcomes. I am outcome driven; I am data driven. Our state is at the bottom of every list we don't want to be. We are on the top of poor outcomes lists we don't want to be. We have to do better. I suffered through inequities growing up, I healed through helping and advocating for others. Every person should be dealt with in a humane manner, with empathy and kindness. My goal is to be a true representative. While my expertise is healthcare, I achieved a PhD in Public Policy and Public Administration so I could learn about matters outside of healthcare. I have the baseline knowledge to understand when experts are testifying, determine the questions and the relationships to seek expertise and guidance in our communities. No man is an island. I am not omnipotent and will purposefully seek informed topic experts.

• Health care is a right, not a privilege. Our country spends the most per capita on healthcare of all developed countries. Yet, we have the worst outcomes. New Mexico (NM) does not fare well. We have work to do. Instead of bandaids, we need long term planning & strategies to stop the cycles. We need to invest in public health & prevention to combat the chronic morbiities so many NM's acquire even before adulthood. We must protect women's healthcare & their right to choose. We must protect our older populations & people with disabilities from the abuse & neglect they suffer. We must expand school based clinics & provide education. We must grow, recruit & retain all levels of healthcare professionals.
• Behavioral health and crime. Our behavioral health system was decimated. We have a lot of work to do to improve access and services from childhood to geriatrics. We must expand access to substance use disorder inpatient and outpatient treatment centers with enveloped care. Behavioral health must start in schools; our cars are being broken into by middle and highschool aged children. If the trauma causing these actions are not remedies, they will build and crimes will become more dangerous. We need development of comprehensive behavioral health services to help those unhoused suffering from behavioral and substance use disorders. We need to expand services that are all inclusive, and not make it difficult to navigate.
• Education I grew up being told education was my way out of poverty. That was true for me but not necessarily true for all. Times have changed. We need to focus on the other opportunities for our children to thrive. This includes dual credit for college in those seeking that path. It includes investments into health professional entry level programs in high school (eg LPN). It also must include vocational trades. Not every one has an interest in college, nor the ability to go full time. Trades can begin in highschool, lead to paid apprenticeships & a life long prosperous career. Teachers need more support. We must ensure they have resources necessary, including suport staff and growth pathways. They must be valued. We must do better.

Social justice, healthcare, education, improving outcomes in New Mexico

I was raised by a tribe of strong women. Though they are all gone now, I live to make them proud through the values they instilled in me. I will have empathy for all and always try to help in some manner.

American Nurses Association (2015). The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/
I was part of the team revising this edition.

honesty, integrity, transparency, communication

work ethic, I always give 150% into everything I do. I love to learn, and will not act without having proper information. I have a flexible personality. I am a good communicator and listener. I model my life through the Code of Ethics for Nurses. Experience- both in policy and life. Negotiation and compromise are key to successful policy. I am skilled in this.
Open-minded.
Not afraid to admit if I am wrong or if I do not have knowledge to make an informed decision.
Team player.
Resilient

being readily available, being able to say, "I don't know, but I will find out," being a good steward of tax payer dollars, always having two-way communication between the representative and their consituents, staying away from conflicts of interest openly.

A better healthcare network to serve all of the state with improved outcomes.

The death of my father. I was 3 years old.

Baby sitter. for two years until I was able to get a job that provided a W-2.

I love Stephen King Books.

Katniss Everdeen

Hit me with your best shot, Pat Benatar

healthcare inequities

congruent, respectful.
The Governor relies on the legislature to accomplish the lawmaing goals of the term. Legislators rely on the Governor to approve/sign legislation created in the interests of those they serve.

crime, clean energy, climate change with water issues and wild fires. All affecting healthcare and socioeconomic status.

yes, politic involvement occurs at many levels. I have been creating, implementing, evaluating and adopting policies at local, state and national levels in a bipartisan/non partisan manner.

Yes, it is imperative to have relationships. Not only in party lines but across the aisle. This is necessary to achieve the results we need for our state. Through negotiation and compromise, we can influence change.

Senator Ortiz y Pino.
He was always approachable, loved to teach and mentor. He was engaged with consituents and all policy makers/influencers. One always knew where to find him, how to get a hold of him, and aware he was listening to concerns and solutions.

nah

HHS and LFC

It is imperative for the openness of democracy. It is imperative any malfeasance is immediately recognized and reconciled. Tranparency boosts accountability and provides citizens the ability to interact and dialogue.