Meet The Team
Administration
charles@visionsnm.com
katelyn@visionsnm.com
brittany@visionsnm.com
Centennial Care Support Brokers
vanessa@visionsnm.com
I joined the Visions team as a Support Broker in May of 2021. I have been working in social services since 2013, serving in AmeriCorps programs providing resources and assistance to low-income families. I received my bachelor’s degree in human services in 2015 and went on to become a case manager for the Developmental Disability Waiver for several years in New Mexico. I moved to Colorado and began working for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless providing housing, healthcare and other resources. I returned back to the Developmental Disability Waiver in Colorado as a Director for Residential services for two years.
The beautiful Southwest called me back to my home and family in Albuquerque. I am very grateful to have joined such a wonderful team of Support Brokers at Visions and look forward to meeting you!
In my spare time I am usually with family or friends enjoying good food and company. I also enjoy being creative with painting or crafts, as well as exploring the outdoors with my dogs.
christine@visionsnm.com
In November of 2017, I had the pleasure of joining the Visions Case Management team as a Support Broker. My professional and personal experience goes back many years. Since 2001, I have had the honor of working with many of New Mexico's best nonprofit organizations and with various vulnerable populations. I have enjoyed serving individuals who have developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, struggles with homelessness, and children with profound medical needs. Along with my professional experience, I have 19 years of personal experience given to me by my son who had profound developmental disabilities and was medically fragile. My son passed away in 2008 at the age of 19 years old. The experience my son provided me has given me the ability to view the world through eyes that choose to see love and a heart that feels compassion. After my son's passing, I pursued my education and obtained a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. I am a native New Mexican and live in Albuquerque where I enjoy being active in my church community, spending time with my family, enjoying nature, reading, and most recently trying my hands at arts and crafts. I currently serve members in Central, Eastern and Southern New Mexico and the Albuquerque area. I look forward to meeting you!
debra@visionsnm.com
I worked at Visions Case Management from 1998-2002 and returned to this wonderful company in 2017. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in social work and certificates in massage therapy and a 200-RYT. Working within the case management field for over 20 years in various agency settings in Northern New Mexico, I care deeply for our members and enjoy meditating and advocating for their needs. I was born in Wisconsin, raised in Southern California, and have lived in Santa Fe, NM since the early 1990s and have a deep affection for New Mexico's beautiful land and sky. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga, contemplation, massage, cranial-sacral therapy, and acupuncture. I love to travel, explore the outdoors, and have adventures in transformation!
margaret@visionsnm.com
I joined the Visions team in August of 2019 and have been working as a Support Broker since 2016. I have my bachelor’s degree in psychology. Prior to becoming a Support Broker, I worked in the mental health field for over a decade. I am a natural born advocate and find great pleasure in assisting others. In 2009, I moved from New York to New Mexico. While I remain a New Yorker at heart, I have fallen in love with the people, culture, climate, and beauty of this state. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and our dogs. My other interests include painting, live music, good vegetarian food, and participating in community activities.
Court Visitor
DD Waiver Case Managers
louann@visionsnm.com
I have worked in the medical and the social services field for over 20 years. I have a degree in Social Work and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University. I have worked with children and adults in the public schools, state agencies and other private sectors and continue to enjoy working with so many amazing individuals. Working with Visions, I cover the Santa Fe area.
I am native to northern New Mexico and have lived in New Mexico all my live. I currently live in Santa Fe, NM and have been living there for 7 years. Prior to Santa Fe, I lived in other parts of NM. I come from a large family and enjoy many of New Mexico’s wonderful traditions. I love New Mexico’s diversity and beauty and could not think of a better state to live in. I love being outdoors and spending time with my family. In my spare time, I love hiking, fishing and taking pictures of our beautiful state. I enjoy meeting new people and being introduced to different cultures and food, so I take the opportunity to try new things.
I have been with Visions Case Management since June, 2016. I retired from the State of NM on May 31, 2016. During my career with the state, I worked in different capacities as a social worker providing case management and service coordination. My experience ranges from working with families, adults, and children ranging in ages from 0-17 and with the elderly/disabled population. My education and background is in Social Work at a Masters level. I was born in Espanola, NM and grew up in the Chamita area. I moved to Guadalupita, NM (Mora County) in March, 2000 and continue to live in this beautiful, mountain area. My favorite hobbies are reading, scrapbooking, camping and just spending time with family. I have three beautiful children, a son-in-law and a husband whom I have been married to for nearly twenty years. I enjoy being at home during the weekends, but when given the opportunity, I like going out to watch a good movie or taking a drive to visit family. My spirituality also plays a big role in my life and this is what keeps me centered.
andrea@visionsnm.com
I joined the Visions team in May 2018 but have been in the field for about 7 years in different roles prior to this position. Most of my background is in the social services sector. I’ve worked in different roles in the DD waiver and did case management for troubled youth for some time. I was born in California and moved to Santa Fe New Mexico with my family when I was 3, I have been here since then. I have served different regions of New Mexico along my years of experience; in my previous job half my caseload resided in Espanola and in Rio Arriba county. In my current position with Visions I serve in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I’m extremely passionate about my job and enjoy what I do very much! I have two boys that keep me extremely busy when I’m not working. All the things I enjoy doing outside of work revolve around them. Some of my favorite things to do with my children include road trips, camping, and being involved in their school events. During my free and alone time, I enjoy hiking and love a spa day when I can get away with one!
dora@visionsnm.com
jennifer@visionsnm.com
I have been with visions 7 mos. Originally from California. Favorite things are Cooking Camping and Hiking and of course my grandbabies.
sarahbrown@visionsnm.com
I have worked in the medical and behavioral health field for 6 years. I obtained my bachelor's and master's degrees at Arizona State University where I earned a special education degree with an emphasis in applied behavioral analysis as well as an exercise & wellness degree. My experience ranges from working with families, adults, and children from 0-18 as well as geriatric/disabled populations. I was born and raised in Southern California and recently transitioned to New Mexico in 2020. I joined the Visions team in August 2021 and have a passion for the clients and populations we serve. I currently serve the Metro and North East region. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, exercising, gardening, and spending time with my animals.
I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University in 1994 and a Master's of Science in Education in Counseling from ODU in 1998. I have been working professionally in the mental health field since 1999 I started working with DD clients in 1994 with internship, and then again as a Case Manager since 2003. I have been with Visions since 2006. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, I moved to New Mexico in 2001, and currently live in Ojo Caliente, NM. I serve the Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties. My hobbies include lots of craft mediums, traveling, and hanging with family.
teresa@visionsnm.com
I have been employed with Visions since September of 2007. I serve Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Taos, and Bernalillo Counties. Prior to being a Case Manager, I worked with people with disabilities for 23 years. I started by providing direct care and then became a House Manager. I was also the Program Manager for several years during this time. I live in the small farming community of Medanales. I have lived here all my life and enjoy working my small farm. I grow and can my own vegetables. I also come from a family of weavers. I taught weaving at Ghost Ranch for 12 years in my younger days. I spend my free time enjoying my grandchildren.
Guardianship
anika@visionsnm.com
I started at Visions in 2013, prior to that I worked as a Behavior Support Consultant since 2004 in the DD Waiver field. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University with a focus on Child Welfare. My undergraduate degree was received from the University of Denver with a concentration on Criminology and Sociology. I also obtained LISW from the State of New Mexico. I was born and raised in Northern New Mexico, and am currently living in Santa Fe. I love to be outdoors hiking, camping, gardening or exploring with the kids. I also love to read novels or poetry. I also spend time volunteering with the Santa Fe Public Schools, the City of Santa Fe, and am active in San Isidro Parish in Santa Fe. My passion in life is to meet new people and learn their life stories; everyone has something to teach others.
Mi Via Consultants
I have been with Visions since May 2017. I graduated from NMSU with a degree in Social Work in 1993. GO AGGIES! I have studied Organizational Psychology and completed a fellowship with LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities). I have always loved working with families! Each family is special and unique. I consider it an honor to be a part of the lives of those I am fortunate to serve. I am happy to be a part of the Visions team as a Mi Via Consultant. I love this waiver and have seen the tremendous benefits of self- direction. I have 20 years leadership experience running various programs and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. I worked at ARCA for 15 years as a Division Director managing the Family Based Services Division. These services included: Home Based Supports, Respite, Specialized Foster Care, Specialized Adoptions and the Prader Willi Syndrome Project. I loved ARCA , but left to care for one of my daughters who was ill at the time and needed her momma. I worked at UNM CDD as the Clinical Manager for the Mi Via program prior to working for Visions. I have been married for 25 years and have 4 wonderful children, two boys and two girls. My oldest is a Lobo, attending UNM, but we still love him. LOL. My younger son wants to follow in big brother’s footsteps so we might have another Lobo in our home in a few years. Oy Vey! My daughters have Down syndrome; one is medically fragile. They’re sweet, funny, hard-working girls who love people. Every summer, my children show sheep for 4H so that keeps us very busy. When we can, we participate in Special Olympics in bowling. My boys have been in rugby, fencing, track and basketball. Needless to say, not much dirt collects under our feet.
I have been a Mi Via Consultant since 2014, and because I have my own special needs son I've been "working" in the field for 17 years. I received my Bachelors degree in Biology from Creighton University, and I studied American Sign Language at UNM after I learned my son was deaf. Prior to becoming a Mi Via Consultant, I was part of a group of parents and educators that founded a charter school in Albuquerque in 2010 - The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy. The school serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children, making it the first of its kind in New Mexico. I could not be more proud of the staff and the great work that happens there everyday. I continue to serve as the Board Chair, and I consider myself very lucky to be working with the staff, students, and their families. My transition to become a Mi Via Consultant was a natural one because of my son and my own personal Mi Via experience - and I had a fantastic mentor. I truly love working with the families I serve, and I feel honored that they allow me to be a part of their lives. When I am not working, I am generally running my three children around - my oldest boy and boy/girl twins. I enjoy traveling, camping, movies, spending time with family and friends, and I love a good laugh!
Hi, I'm Beth! I have been with Visions for 18 years! I started as a DDW case manager and now am a Mi Via consultant. I am from Pennsylvania and went to college at East Stroudsburg University, where I studied Sociology with a concentration in Social Work. I have lived in Santa Fe for 19 years. When I am not working I am usually spending time with my family. My two boys keep me busy taxiing them to school and sports. I love being outdoors and often spend my weekends camping, fishing, hiking and biking.
daryl@visionsnm.com
I have been working as a Consultant for 3 years but have been involved in this field for over 15 years in various capacities from residential staff to Case Management. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Government from New Mexico State University. I grew up in Los Angeles, California and resided in Las Cruces for 6 years before moving to Albuquerque. I have lived in Albuquerque for over 13 years and really enjoy the city. I will be covering a Statewide caseload with the majority of my Participants being in the South and Southeast region of the state. My hobbies include bowling, basketball, watching movies and being physically active. I enjoy going to the gym, bike riding, hiking and being outdoors. I spend most of my time off with my girlfriend and our pets.
elena@visionsnm.com
Hi, I’m Elena and I am very proud to be part of Visions as a Consultant for the Mi Via Waiver. Carolane McNees, the founder of Visions Case Management, was my daughter’s first case manager and I had the pleasure of being with Visions when it first began. I was born and raised in Santa Fe, got married and moved to San Bernardino, California where my husband was stationed in the Armed Forces, where I gave birth to my son who has married and given me 6 beautiful grandchildren. Later, I moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where I gave birth to my daughter who was born with multiple disabilities. We decided to move back to Santa Fe to be close to family and have lived here for the past 37 years. My experience comes from being a mom and wearing many the many hats that need to be worn while being the strongest advocate possible, going through the many challenges that only those who walk or have walked in the shoes can truly understand what it’s like day to day. The tremendous Love, Joy and Compassion learned from taking care of a person with special needs is remarkably unique and so special. I have been a caregiver, staff, transporter, and trainer for many individuals with special needs for 39 years. After my daughter’s passing 9 years ago I began my new-found journey in honor of her memory. I became a Coordinator for New Pathways for 2 years, then moved over to Santa Lucia where I enjoyed working for 7 years until I was offered a position to be a Consultant with UNM and worked for 1 ½ years. I have been with Visions since May of 2017, and I am honored to be part of a wonderful team at Visions and love working with all of the families who have welcomed me into their lives. When I am not working I spend a great deal of time at the grandkids’ basketball games, fishing, gardening, and going for nice scenic drives.
gladys@visionsnm.com
I graduated with my BSW from NMSU in 2017 and soon after, worked at a local health clinic for two years. I worked with pregnant women and families with children ages 0-3, providing home visitation services while getting them connected to much needed resources. I then went on to obtain my Master’s degree in Social Work from WNMU in 2019. My work experience in case management grew when I began working as a care coordinator for an MCO shortly after.
I was born and raised in Deming, NM. I moved to Las Cruces, NM right after I finished high school to attend college and have lived here ever since. Through my work at Visions, I will be serving families in Las Cruces as well as surrounding areas in the Southwest.
I enjoy being outdoors and my favorite hobby is going hiking. I also enjoy going on walks with my two dogs, Molly and Charlie.
I have worked with the DD waiver since 2005. Originally my intention was to become a nurse but I fell in love with my clients and their families so was led to social work and have never looked back. I obtained my LMSW in 2009. Since that time I have worked in residential settings, as a social worker for children in CYFD custody, program manager on the DD waiver, a home study practitioner and now as a Mi Via Consultant. I have been with Visions for a few months but have been a Mi Via Consultant for 3 years. I love getting to know my participants and helping them achieve their optimal goals. I live in Albuquerque with my husband, daughter and our spoiled Schnauzer. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, traveling, gardening and helping my husband renovate our home. I feel honored to be working in a field with so many wonderful individuals.
I have been with Visions since the summer of 2016 and really enjoy working with the Visions team. I earned a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of New Mexico. I then went on to get my Masters degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University in Rio Rancho. I am originally from Port Arthur, TX, but moved to Roswell, NM when I was nine years old. I feel like I am a lifelong New Mexican! I currently live in Rio Rancho and serve the surrounding areas. Before joining the Visions team I worked as a Behavior Management Specialist and Community Support Worker for Teambuilders/Agave Health. I enjoy spending weekends and free time with my husband and two children going to Mass, watching football, and enjoying the outdoors.
lauren@visionsnm.com
Hi there! I have been with Visions since August 2021. I was working as a social worker for three years prior to starting at Visions. I graduated with my Bachelors in 2015 from NMSU and I got my Masters degree in 2018 from UNM. I am from California, but have lived in NM for a while now, and consider it home. I lived in the Sacramento Mountains near Cloudcroft for 7 years. I now live in Albuquerque, I’ve been here for 4 years, and I love it. So far with Visions I serve central and Northern NM. I am open to traveling down south though! If I’m not at home I’m either walking my dog Raffi (GSD) at the Bosque, at the grocery store (I think it’s fun), or at the hot yoga studio. I also have backyard chickens (they are some quirky birds), and an orange cat named Ferris.
sarah@visionsnm.com
I have been a Mi Via Waiver consultant since 2014 and have truly enjoyed this role. I feel honored to work with the families I serve and have learned so much from them. I currently serve the Albuquerque Metro area.
I have been with Visions 21 years. I was a DDW Case Manager for 20 years. I previously worked for NMBHI for one year, and now I have done Mi Via for one year. I have worked in the field of DD for 32 years starting from direct service, service coordinator, state planner, Case Manager and now Mi Via consultant. I live in Pecos and have for the last 20 years and mostly serve Santa Fe and this side of the mountains. I grew up in Wisconsin, but NM is my home, I have been here most of my life. I love to hike, garden and travel. I love advocating for the people I serve.
jeanetta@visionsnm.com
Hello! I have been with Visions since May of 2020. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with individuals and families throughout New Mexico. My educational background is in healthcare; I earned my Masters in Human Resource and Organizational Management.
I am a native New Mexican and love our beautiful state. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my beautiful grandchildren. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new places.
The field of disability is personal to me. I have four children, two of whom were born with disabilities. From the time that my children were born, I learned that a parent’s voice is the most important voice for their child in advocating for them. I, like so many, faced numerous challenges with multiple systems and I had to learn fast! I conquered every obstacle I could and learned from those that I could not change. I have been working in the field of disability for over 30 years as an advocate, liaison, and trainer for both state and federal programs. I also have worked in hospice. I love being in a position where I can connect with others, listen, share ideas and use my experiences and expertise. I hope that I can help empower families with knowledge and confidence to make choices that are best for them with the hopes that individuals can one day advocate for themselves.
I look forward to meeting the families that the Supports Waiver serves throughout the state. I can’t wait to start traveling again, once travel restrictions are lifted so we can meet face to face.