It all started with an idea, love, and responsibility towards my community.

I am a mother, a widow, a partner, a person in long-term recovery, a friend, a comadre, a goofball..

Professionally, this is who I am..

Liliana (Lily) Spurgeon is a bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) and Peer Support Specialist, using her experience as a first-generation Latina and woman in long-term recovery from substances to advocate for underrepresented voices in behavioral health. She currently serves as the program coordinator for the UNM Collegiate Recovery Center, the first of its kind in New Mexico.

Lily is also the Outreach and Marketing Director for the NM Peer Coalition and Soul Recovery Café, supporting individuals in recovery. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and Spanish from The University of New Mexico. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration.

Additionally, she serves on UNM's CASAA Community Advisory Board, among other research projects and community support.