Leadership

A Message from the CEO

Our region’s continued healthcare challenges have brought to light the importance of community collaboration in order to effectively serve our community.

One of the most important lessons our current pandemic has taught us is that our schools, hospitals, government agencies and many others must all work together on behalf El Pasoans. Emergence Health Network has worked tirelessly to open communication channels and coordinate resources.  As a result, we are addressing our patients’ needs beyond the traditional role of a behavioral health provider. Along with out partners, we are creating new programs and services to address a person’s overall wellness and well being like never before.

There is no doubt that challenges lie ahead, and so much remains unknown.  But EHN’s commitment to our mission and to our authority will not waver.  Our dedicated staff will continue to provide life saving clinical interventions and will continue to build and innovate programs, as El Paso’s needs continues to evolve.  As we look back over more than half of century of growth, we must continue to look forward to new beginning and opportunities.

Here’s to another ushering in another great half century!

Kristi Daugherty,
EHN Chief Executive Officer

2021 Leadership

Kristen Daugherty,
LISW-S,
LCSW-S, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

Ashley Sandoval,
MBA

Associate Chief Executive Officer

Rene Hurtado,
MBA

Chief of Staff

Dr. Marcelo Rodriguez-Chevres,
M.D.

Chief Medical Officer

Tewiana Norris,
DNP, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Carlos Ortiz,
MBA, MAcc

Associate Chief Financial Officer

Chrystal L. Davis,
LPC-S, MBA

Chief Clinical Officer

Rene Navarro,
MPA

Chief Compliance Officer

Juan R. Gonzalez,
MBA

Chief Information Officer

Dr. Carroll Thornburg,
D.O.

Chief Medical Officer

Michael R. Wyatt

Legal Counsel