Meggin Lorino is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience advancing the health and well-being of special populations. Since 2017, she has worked in association management. Under her leadership, she has grown association membership has by nearly 40% and advocacy efforts were expanded significantly which resulted in significant policy wins for other associations.

Meggin is a passionate advocate for person centered care and has deep expertise in strategic planning, compliance management, grant writing, and community development. Earlier in her career, she directed Neighborhood-Based Senior Services at Baker Ripley, one of the nation’s leading nonprofits.

She holds a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New Mexico. Meggin earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Mexico. She is an active leader on multiple statewide boards and advisory committees, committed to collaborative leadership and systems-level impact.

Angelique is the Executive Director at Alta Mira Specialized Family Services Inc. and has been working in the field of IDD services for over 20 years. Her passion stems from her childhood, when she witnessed firsthand the importance of a direct support provider working within her family unit. This caring and compassionate relationship set the stage for her career in IDD services. Angelique began working for Alta Mira in 2009 and became the Executive Director in 2017. In addition to upholding the mission of Alta Mira, to “ support individuals with intellectual/developmental risks, delays or disabilities and their families to optimize quality of life”, she also uses her time to educate and advocate with state partners and community stakeholders.   In addition to being the president of ADDCP, she is an active member of the ACQ, where she spearheaded the creation of the Mi Via Vendor Stakeholder committee, and of the ICC, where she chairs the Finance and Funding Committee.