Guardian Coordinator/Care Manager 

Leia has brought over a decade of experience in case management working with clients with complex physical and mental health challenges to effect meaningful changes in their lives. Leia’s background in psychiatric rehabilitation gives her a unique perspective on recovery and rehabilitation that she uses in her work to provide advocacy and support for her clients. Her experience as a case manager makes her well suited to coordinating the care and resources necessary to meet the complex needs of our clients.  

In her role as a Care Manager, Leia ensures clients are receiving appropriate medical care, housing, and ensuring quality of life. Leia enjoys developing a solid working relationship with her clients and their families, walking alongside them as they navigate the often-challenging decisions and circumstances of aging. Her background in behavioral health provides a strong foundation to support her clients and their families with compassion and empathy.  

In her free time Leia enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and their three children. She is also pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from NMSU and anticipates graduating in May 2027.