Janice Torrez

President

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Janice Torrez has served as president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico since January 2021 and has been with the company for 15 years.

She is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the New Mexico Plan to support membership growth and retention and ensure the financial stability and long-term success of the state’s largest health insurance company, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans carrying a Blue Cross and Blue Shield card.

Janice has over 29 years of experience as a senior executive within health care organizations in New Mexico.

She serves on the board of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and United Way of North Central New Mexico. 

Janice holds a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.