Board of Directors

High Plains is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The majority of board members are also users of the health center. Basic responsibilities of the board include:

Define and preserve the mission of the organization
Safeguard the assets of the center
Select, evaluate and support the Chief Executive Officer
Monitor and evaluate center and board performance
Monitor the plan for the long-term future of the center

Board Members


Barbara White, Chairperson
Director since 2019

Cecilia Dowell, Treasurer and Secretary
Director Since 2011

Karina Chico
Director Since 2024

Thomas Dunagan
Director Since 2023

Myrna DuVall
Director Since 2019

Kenneth Maestas
Director Since 2024

Isabel Olinger
Director Since 2024

John Rodriguez
Director Since 2024

Carl Taylor
Director Since 2024