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Eunice Baca, CNM	Rebecca Leeman, CNM	Donna Mosier, CNM
Lisa Bishop, CNM	Deborah Lindner, CNM	Ginger Panter, CNM
Maren Hubbard, CNM	Nancy Miller, CNM	Michelle Pino, CNM
Darlaine Laviolette, CNM	Andrea Monteil, CNM	Suzanne Stalls, CNM

Eunice Baca, CNM

Northeast Heights Office

• Eunice is a native New Mexican and completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of New Mexico. She is proud to live with, and serve the women of New Mexico and ever so proud to provide gynecology services through Women’s Specialists of New Mexico. There is no better job in the world than one that allows her to assist and empower women of all ages. She has always said her job is like "visiting with my girlfriends all day". Away from work she spends time with her husband Manuel and their son, and they enjoy relaxing and visiting with all of their family and friends.
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of New Mexico College of Nursing, BSN, 1998
• Graduate School: University of New Mexico College of Nursing, MSN and CNM, 2002
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2002
• Special Interests: Eunice’s calling to midwifery originated with her desire to care for women during their pregnancy and birth. Along this journey she discovered the joy in providing healthcare throughout all aspects of women’s lives. In her practice she hopes to empower all women, from adolescent through post-menopausal, in achieving their highest state of health and well-being.

Lisa Bishop, CNM

Downtown Office

• Originally from Boston, Lisa always wanted to live in the Southwest. After graduating from Midwifery School in Philadelphia, she joined Women's Specialists in 1998, and has loved it here ever since! The high desert is the perfect place for her to enjoy mountain biking, and hiking with her daughter and partner. Having traveled through much of Latin America, Lisa is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational Portuguese.
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of Massachusetts-Boston, BA, 1985
• Graduate School: University of Pennsylvania, BSN, 1995; MSN and CNM, 1997
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1997
• Special Interests: Midwifery for Lisa is a perfect blend of science with a caring, holistic approach. It's a real privilege for her to help women make positive health choices as they create their families.

Maren Hubbard, CNM

Downtown Office

• Originally from Philadelphia, Maren moved to the Midwest for her midwifery training at Ohio State University. Upon completion of her degree, she then settled in Albuquerque with her husband and dog because all three love hiking and backpacking (and chile, of course). Maren's main interests outside of work include yoga, traveling, reading, and almost all outdoor activities.
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of Delaware, BA, 2001
• Graduate School: The Ohio State University, MS, 2006; CNP and CNM, 2006
• Certifications: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2006; NCCPA, Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, 2006
• Special Interests: One of Maren's favorite aspects of midwifery care is the opportunity to develop ongoing relationships with the women she serves throughout their adolescence, reproductive years, and menopause. By getting to know each patient as the woman experiences her unique development, Maren helps educate women and supports their individual healthcare decisions. She is especially excited by working with women during their pregnancies, as well as GYN care of teens and young women.

Darlaine Laviolette, CNM

Downtown Office

• Darlaine was born in New York. and grew up in Rio Rancho. She really enjoys both cooking and eating, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. Her husband and two young kids are the center of her world. They are very close and have a ton of fun together.
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of New Mexico, BSN, 2001
• Graduate School: University of New Mexico, MSN, 2004
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2004
• Special Interests: Darlaine enjoys providing care to women throughout their lifespan in a respectful, empowering, and nurturing environment. She has a special interest in teen care.

Rebecca Leeman, CNM

Northeast Heights Office

• Beginning her studies in cultural anthropology and health, Rebecca came to nursing and then midwifery with the goal of incorporating service to underserved areas both within and beyond the border. After midwifery school, she lived and worked in the Zuni-Navajo area for six years. Rebecca came to WSNM in 1999. With her husband she has three boys, Chai, Ari, and Eden, the youngest born in 2002. When at play, Rebecca might be found walking the North Valley trails, digging in the garden, or playing a variety of folk instruments.
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• Undergraduate Degree: Marlboro College, BA, 1982
• Graduate Schools: University of New Mexico, BSN, 1989; Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Medicine, CNM, 1991; Case Western Reserve University, MSN 1993
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1991
• Special Interests: Rebecca enjoys a diverse practice of caring for women in the many stages of life with both preventing pregnancy and with prenatal care, attending childbirth, and ushering the changes of life in women. In the area of pregnancy and childbirth, she has a special interest in movement and positioning. In general women's health, she upholds the idea that every person has a different sense of well-being and that a health practitioner is a partner in guiding a person toward that state. The best of women's health care is helping women to know their bodies better and to be at ease in their lives.

Deborah Lindner, CNM

Downtown Office

• Deb is a native Floridian who grew up near the beach involved in many water sports. She then left Florida to hike the Appalachian Trail and fell in love with mountain living, working as a nurse and a whitewater raft guide. Eventually she left the mountains of North Carolina to move to New Mexico in 1996 to attend the UNM Midwifery program. She has worked here in New Mexico as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and at WSNM since 1999 as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Deb and her husband have two beautiful toddlers-a boy and a girl and love spending time with them. Her passions are skiing, kayaking, reading and catching babies! It is a blessing to help women grow their families and care for them throughout their lives.
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, BSN, 1990; MSN, 1995
• Graduate School: University of New Mexico, CNM, 1999
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1999
• Special Interests: As a family nurse practitioner and midwife, Deb advocates for healthcare that supports all aspects of a woman's life from adolescence through menopause. She believes that preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and education empower women to become partners in their healthcare.

Nancy Miller, CNM

Northeast Heights Office

• Nancy has been a nurse-midwife since 1982 and has been with WSNM since 1998. She became a nurse soon after high school and has always believed that midwives create a difference in the birth environment wherever they are. Along with her husband Bob, Nancy has two teenage sons, Wally and Sam. She enjoys cooking and entertaining. Along with her family, Nancy is involved with her church where she likes working with the youth groups and parish nursing programs.
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• Undergraduate Degree: Cuyaghoga Community College, ADN, 1975
• Graduate School: Medical University of South Carolina, CNM, 1981
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1981
• Special Interests: Nancy has worked as a certified nurse-midwife in several clinical settings since 1982. She believes in offering women and families feedback and information so they can make informed choices through all phases of their healthcare. It's a special joy for Nancy to be part of a woman's pregnancy and birth.

Andrea Monteil, CNM

Northeast Heights Office

• Andrea was born in Guatemala, Central America. She and her family moved to the United States when she was a young girl and they found their way to New Mexico when she was in grade school. She is fluent in Spanish and loves serving the Spanish speaking community. Andrea met her husband of 5 years at the University of New Mexico. They have two beautiful daughters and hope that their family continues to grow. They love to run, hike, bike, and dance in their spare time!!
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of New Mexico, BSN 2002
• Graduate School: San Diego State University, MSN and CNM, 2006
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2006
• Special Interests: Being a midwife is something Andrea treasures. She believes it is a blessing and honor for her to be invited to be a part of such a special and intimate time in a woman’s life. It is a privilege for Andrea to have the opportunity to care for and empower women, not only in pregnancy and birth, but over the span of their lives.

Donna Mosier, CNM

Westside Office

• Donna has been in New Mexico for over 20 years. Prior to joining WSNM, she attended homebirths in Albuquerque for about 10 years. She is the single mom of teenage daughter who recently left for college in Washington State. In her free time, Donna likes to ski, hike, camp, ride horses and other outdoor activities. Among her favorite vacation spots are the beaches of Mexico, and while she’s there she loves to practice yoga on the beach.
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• Undergraduate Degree: Regents College, ADN, 1994
• Graduate School: University of California, CNM, 1996
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1996
• Special Interests: As a midwife for over twenty years, Donna has worked in a variety of delivery settings. She helps empower women by encouraging their involvement in individual healthcare decisions. She likes to integrate alternative holistic approaches with traditional care and has a special interest in working with teenagers.

Ginger Panter, CNM

Westside Office

• Serving childbearing women at home, in freestanding birth centers, and in hospital settings, Ginger brings a diversity of experience to Women's Specialists. After having lived and worked as a midwife in California and New York, she moved to New Mexico in 2005 and joined Women's Specialists in 2006. She considers it an honor to serve and be with women throughout their lifetime.
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• Undergraduate Degree: California State University, Fresno, BSN, 1990
• Graduate Schools: University of California, San Francisco, MSN, 1990; University of California, San Diego, CNM and OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner Certification, 1994
• Certification: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1994
• Special Interests: A nonpharmacologic approach to childbirth and women's health.
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Michelle Pino, CNM

Westside Office

• Michelle was raised in Albuquerque's North Valley. She enjoys providing care to the women of her community and occasionally even to high school classmates. Michelle loves having the opportunity to watch her community grow and to care for their families. She has a supportive husband and understanding son, and they like watching sports and participating when they can. Michelle loves being active because she also loves to eat green chile cheese fries!!
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• Undergraduate Degree: University of New Mexico, BA, 1988
• Graduate School: University of New Mexico, ADN, 1992; BSN, 1994; MSN 2001
• Certifications: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2001; Certified Nurse Midwife First Assist, 2004
• Special Interests: Michelle believes women possess a tremendous amount of strength, energy, and courage and as a midwife it is important to foster these traits to truly empower women. It’s also a privilege for Michelle to experience the uniqueness of each pregnancy and birth.

Suzanne Stalls, CNM

Downtown Office

• Undergraduate Degree: Vanderbilt University, BA, 1974
• Graduate Schools: Regents College, ADN, 1994; San Jose State University, CNM, 1995
• Certifications: American College of Nurse-Midwives, 1995; Certified Nurse Midwife First Assist, 1999
• Special Interests: Suzanne has been working in the field of pregnancy and childbirth for over twenty years, first as a doula and childbirth educator, and subsequently as a midwife. As the mother of two children, she finds midwifery to be the perfect blend of her personal and professional interests.