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Office of the Director

The Office of the Director provides leadership, direction, and fiscal oversight of the Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA). The Director is responsible for ensuring the agency operates efficiently and fulfills the mission of ensuring the quick and efficient delivery of indemnity and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers.

Heather Jordan

Heather Jordan

Director

Before assuming leadership of the Workers’ Compensation Administration, Jordan dedicated over a decade to the agency, steadily advancing through key leadership roles. She was appointed Deputy Director in early 2024 after previously serving as the Court and Programs Administrator and Clerk of the Court. Prior to her tenure with the agency, Jordan spent 20 years serving the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County at the Metropolitan Detention Center, where she played a vital role in justice system operations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, providing her with a strong foundation in policy and public administration. Her passion for service continues to guide her leadership, with a strong focus on enhancing community outreach and strengthening agency operations.
David Mora

David Mora

Acting Executive Deputy Director

David Mora joined the WCA in August 2024 as the agency’s Operations Administrator and was appointed Acting Executive Deputy Director in February 2025. He brings over 18 years of experience in state government, with a focus on financial regulation, governmental audits, and agency operations. Prior to joining the WCA, Mora served five years as a Special Investigations Supervisor with the Office of the State Auditor and spent 12 years in various capacities with the Regulation & Licensing Department’s Financial Institutions Division. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from New Mexico Highlands University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Alexis Armijo

Alexis Armijo

Acting Operations Administrator

Prior to assuming the interim role of Operations Administrator, Alexis Armijo served as the WCA’s Clerk of the Court for approximately two years. Before coming to the WCA, she worked at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center. She worked at the detention center for over 21 years, where she held a variety of roles, including acting as the Records Manager for over six years. Along with her extensive experience, she brings a solid foundation in management and a deep commitment to public service. Armijo currently oversees the WCA’s Clerk of the Court, Mediation, Self-Insurance and Medical Cost Containment bureaus.
Michael Holt

Michael Holt

General Counsel

Michael Holt graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1984 with a degree in geology and subsequently received his law degree from the Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1990. Holt practiced private litigation in Illinois for 27 years, specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. Prior to his promotion to General Counsel in February 2021, Holt was the WCA Enforcement Bureau Chief.

Contact the Office of the Director

Stephanie Brown-Woods, Executive Assistant to the Director

Phone: (505) 841-6007
Email: Stephanie.Brown-Woods@wca.nm.gov

Rebecca Lucero, Business Operations Specialist

Phone: (505) 841-6011
Email: Rebecca.Lucero@wca.nm.gov