Ms. Lucero serves as CEO for Mt. San Rafael Hospital and Clinics, overseeing operations, strategy and financial sustainability. A longtime leader within the organization, she has guided Mt. San Rafael to repeated national recognition, including multiple top 100 and top 20 critical access hospital designations from the Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Rural Health Association. Under her leadership, the hospital earned consecutive “Performance Leadership Awards” and achieved a 5-star CMS rating in 2020. She has prioritized workforce culture and engagement, contributing to the organization’s recognition as a “Best-in-Class Employer” in Gallagher’s national survey. Ms. Lucero is known for fostering a team-centered culture that directly supports quality and patient outcomes. In addition to her executive role, she serves as president of the Las Animas County Health Services District and as a board member of the Trinidad State College Foundation.
