WOMEN CEO REPORT

Janice Torrez

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico

Janice Torrez serves as the President of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM), where she provides strategic leadership and oversees the company’s operations across the state. With a background in health care leadership spanning more than 27 years, Torrez has played a pivotal role in shaping health insurance services in New Mexico. Before taking on her current role, she served as the Associate Vice President of External Affairs and Chief of Staff at BCBSNM.

Earlier in her career, Torrez led The Rezult Group, a healthcare consulting firm, and held leadership roles at St. Joseph Healthcare, where she was instrumental in developing the nation’s first federally waived Provider-Sponsored Organization (PSO). Her diverse experience reflects her commitment to improving healthcare access and affordability in New Mexico.

Beyond her executive leadership, Torrez is deeply involved in community initiatives, serving on the board of the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation and previously chairing the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry’s board. Her leadership has been recognized through honors such as the 2016 Women of Influence Award. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.