Join Us on Friday, November 20, 2026! Leadership, Expanding Access, and Improving Outcomes for Persons with Behavioral Health Needs, Particularly Latino Communities in New Mexico and Across the US.

Fred Sandoval, MPA, CEO, National Latino Behavioral Health Association

A Dialogue with Fred Sandoval, MPA,

with Via Positiva CEO, Sylvia Barela, MBA, and

The Transformativa Health Elders Project Managing Director and Psychologist Kris Ericson, Ph.D.

Fred is the CEO of the National Latino Behavioral Health Association. He was part of the SAMHSA Health Care Reform Community of Practice, advising on effective outreach and enrollment of uninsured Latinos. Fred was formerly the Deputy Secretary of Health and Income Support Division for the State of New Mexico and was the alternate to the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission. He served as First Vice President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Fred has served on numerous national, regional, and community boards, councils, commissions and committees. He is a nationally recognized trainer and consultant on culturally informed practices.

Friday, November 20, 2026

2 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. EDT

No Cost to You

One Continuing Education Unit Offered Through

the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board