Executive Director
Lauren Gomez, LCSW (she/her/hers) — Contact: LGomez.naswnm@socialworkers.org
Lauren Gomez, LCSW, is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
She is the CEO and founder of High Desert Healing, a mental health and wellness facility serving clients across New Mexico since 2014. She also serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of The Pines Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential treatment facility and intensive outpatient program.
Lauren is passionate about advancing the social work profession, advocating for policies that improve access to care, and fostering a strong, inclusive network of social workers across New Mexico. She combines clinical expertise with a proven record in strategic leadership, community building, and program development.
Her vision for NASW–NM includes expanding professional development opportunities, strengthening advocacy efforts, and creating meaningful connections among members to amplify the profession’s impact across the state.