Dr. Nancy Torres is a dedicated educator and advocate, deeply committed to fostering overall wellness within the communities she serves. With 25 years of teaching experience enriching the lives of students, teachers, families, and communities, she brings a wealth of knowledge and heartfelt passion to her work.

Dr. Nancy Torres is a proud University of Texas at El Paso graduate, with her bachelor and master’s degrees in Kinesiology, and a doctorate degree in Education Leadership with a focus on Physical Education and Health.

Currently, she channels her expertise into curriculum and special programs focused on wellness for all ages and abilities. Dr. Torres thoughtfully collaborates with agencies and organizations for grant funding, ensuring that youth, their families, and their communities have access to vital resources that support their nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.

Driven by a desire to amplify the voices of those she serves, Dr. Torres recently earned her doctoral degree, focusing her research on compassionate leadership within educational institutions. Her peers recognize her as a beacon of resilience, grit, and unwavering determination.

Dr. Torres extends her nurturing spirit as the Director of Grants and Programs with the New Mexico Doula Association. As a Mexican American, lesbian, and full-spectrum doula trained with Our Earth, she provides compassionate support to individuals during significant life transitions. Further strengthening her ability to support the community, she has completed training in Nourishing Networks of Care – abortion support, Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL), and is CPR certified. Dr. Torres approaches every aspect of her work with empathy and a genuine desire to create a healthier, more supportive world for all.