Maggie Mccowen

Margaret (Maggie) McCowen has devoted her professional career to working in a variety of social and behavioral health settings in Texas, Arizona and, for the past 30 years, New Mexico. She has worked in child protective services, residential and inpatient behavioral health care, juvenile justice and has taught in social work education. Ms. McCowen has focused professionally on administration and management, and has served as director, chief executive officer and executive director in several organizations. She currently serves as the executive director of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Providers Association, where she has practiced in policy and advocacy.

She serves on several boards and councils, including the New Mexico Telehealth Alliance board of directors, the New Mexico Health Information Collaborative board of directors, the NMSU College of Health and Social Services advisory council, the New Mexico Primary Care Council, and the Bridges to Wellness advisory committee.

Ms. McCowen holds a Bachelor of Arts in social welfare from New Mexico State University, a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.