Our primary goals as a collaborative are to:

• Develop shared outcome measures, monitor progress, and share data on local resources and initiatives to prioritize investments and improve outcomes across state and local agencies, health systems, and community-based organizations.
• Lead the development and implementation of a community-driven, coordinated, closed loop health and social service referral system/s that meets the needs of our local communities.
• Convene stakeholders from across the state to support alignment across SDOH initiatives, identify opportunities for collaboration, improve policies, and create shared accountability towards achieving our purpose.

The Seven Principles of the New Mexico Social Drivers of Health:

1. Radical Trust and Engagement: We develop our work based on the ideas and desires of people with lived experience. We build trust not only through deep listening, honest dialogue, and sustained, meaningful engagement, but also showing up for communities, and continuously responding to evolving needs.

2. Community-Led, People-First: Our approach to addressing SDOH and community-level issues is that community members work together to identify goals important to them, develop and implement plans to achieve those goals, and create collaborative relationships. Through these efforts we build on community strengths and uplift local leadership.

3. Equity and Inclusion for All: Everyone belongs. We actively strive to create spaces where diverse voices are valued and heard. By working to ensure representation from across communities, we commit to equity in both our process and outcomes. The systems we help build serve people, not just institutions.

4. Accountability Through Action: Our words must lead to action. We use diverse data and insight to drive real, measurable change. Accountability is mutual—we hold ourselves and partners responsible for making tangible progress.

5. Respect and Cultural Humility: We value the cultural and generational experiences of the communities we serve. By practicing respect, flexibility, and examining our own biases and thinking, we work to create a collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued.

6. Data Sovereignty and Transparency: We will be open and transparent about how we identify, collect, share, and use data, ensuring they serve the community’s best interests and leads to community-driven, informed, equitable, decisions. We will align our practices with those outlined within Indigenous data sovereignty and governance protocols.

7. Collective Action for Sustainable Change: We believe in the power of working together. Our shared, aligned purpose unites us, and we remain committed to long-term solutions that address root causes of harmful SDOH and which support communities holistically. Through collaboration, we ensure that our systems prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities alike.