About Board & Leadership
She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Arizona State University and her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
Ms. Lorena Navedo, Chief Administrative Officer
University Medical Center of El Paso
Lorena Navedo serves as Chief Administrative Officer of University Medical Center of El Paso, a position she has held since Thomason Hospital transformed itself to become UMC El Paso. Prior to her current position, Ms. Navedo was Chief of Staff since 2008. She has more than 18 years in healthcare administration. Ms. Navedo has served the community in many capacities including as a member of the Diversity Council for El Paso Community College and as a board member of Villa Maria, a shelter for homeless women. In the past, she has participated in the Hispanic Heritage Committee, Women’s History Month, Junior Women’s Club, Southwest Healthcare Executives Association, and the Juvenile Probation Department. Ms. Navedo was recognized twice as Volunteer of the Year for Juvenile Probation, was named Junior Woman of the Year by the Junior Women’s Club of El Paso, and was also awarded the Reach Award by the YWCA of El Paso. She actively supports finding a cure for MS and breast cancer. Ms. Navedo is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives as well as the Executive Network of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and is designated a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.