Substitute Care Advisory Council Members (Council)
The Act establishes 9 appointed members to the Substitute Care Advisory Council.
Four members are representatives of specific state agencies;
Five members are appointed by the Governor.
New Mexico State Agency
Secretary of Health (DOH)
or the secretary’s designee
Secretary of Human Services (HSD)
or the secretary’s designee
Secretary of Finance and Administration (DFA)
or the secretary’s designee
Secretary of Public Education (PED)
or the secretary’s designee
Appointed by Governor
Children’s Court Judge
Two public members who have expertise in
the area of child welfare.
Two public members who are at least 18 and no
more than 30 years of age at the time of appointment and who were previously in substitute care.
Current Appointment
Dawn Sanchez
Acting Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Betina G. McCracken
Acting Director Child Support Enforcement Division
Renee M. Ward, MHA, Vice-Chair
Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Daniela Romero, M.A. Ed. Equitable Services Ombudsman/Foster Care POC
Alma C. Roberson Second Judicial District
Sean W. Scates. Chair
Vacant
Holly Hemminger
Vacant
If you are interested in serving on the Substitute Care Advisory Council submit an application:
