Our Mission
Keres Community Health weaves together best practices, prevention education, and sustainability for a healthier future. In addition, KCH's vision is to provide a sustainable equitable health model for diverse communities to ensure essential health and well-being. KCH is included within the Keres Group of Companies.
Our team
Timothy J. Chavez
President
Mr. Timothy Chavez (Pueblo of Acoma) is a Native American entrepreneur and small business owner with 30 years of experience supporting tribal, state, federal, and commercial entities in New Mexico and nationwide. Through this experience, he observed a need for growth in all areas of business and has since established his four companies. He is the President/CEO of Keres Consulting, Inc., Keres Real Estate, LLC, NativeVet Materiel, LLC and TJC Construction, LLC. Mr. Chavez served in the following roles as spiritual leader, councilman, and committee member of several tribal programs for over 20 years of service at the Pueblo of Acoma. Mr. Chavez is also fluent in the Keresan language.
Kateri Chino
Program Manager
Ms. Kateri Chino (Pueblo of Acoma) serves as the Keres Community Health Program Manager. Kateri graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelors in Community Health and a Masters in Social Work. Ms. Chino has previous experience serving Indigenous and non-indigenous communities throughout New Mexico. Her work includes victim advocacy, program management and development, including health education/promotion. Ms. Chino worked with the State of New Mexico as a CPS Investigator for several years before onboarding with the Keres Team. Ms. Chino continues her volunteer efforts with Acoma Learning Center and the Acoma Rain Dancers. In addition to these ventures, Ms. Chino continues to be the Head Volleyball Coach at Del Norte High School.