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Speakers

Dr. Alfredo Vigil has 30 years of clinical and management experience specializing in family medicine, geriatrics, emergency medicine and reproductive health issues. He has worked in private practice, community health centers, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. He has been a leader in the areas of professional recruitment and retention, medical ethics, and healthcare access for New Mexicans. In June 2007, Governor Bill Richardson appointed Dr. Vigil to serve as secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, the largest state agency.

Allison Kozeliski, RN, CNA, BC has been a nurse for 33 years and is currently the Executive Director for the New Mexico Board of Nursing. She has extensive experience in nursing management and staff development. As a member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing she has served as committee chair for the NURSYS© Business Design Task Force, whose focus was to provide direction regarding the design and application for the national database system used by boards of nursing. She has served on numerous state, regional, and national committees addressing nursing workforce and education issues.

Patricia Boyle, MSN, RN has been a nurse for over 30 years with a variety of clinical, management, and education experience. She served for 25 years in the United States Air Force where she was chief nursing officer and squadron commander. Pat joined the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence in 2004 as its Executive Director. The center provides operational management of the Clinical Teaching Institute, nursing data and research, the Nursing Excellence Awards, scholarships, as well as other functions.