Mercy Ministries of Laredo (MML), based in Laredo, Texas, is an integral part of the Laredo health care community, providing critical care for low-income and uninsured families across Webb County. MML is seeking a mission-driven, operationally focused leader to serve as the organization's next Executive Director/President to continue delivering high-quality care to Laredoans who need it most.
Mercy Ministries of Laredo (MML) plays a vital role in serving low-income and uninsured families throughout Webb County, continuing a tradition of faith-based care that stretches back to the 1890s in Laredo through the long tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. Originally beginning as a 12-bed hospital, MML has evolved to its current status as an integrated primary care provider with behavioral health services, adult dental care, outreach, education, and medication assistance programs. The MML team of approximately 30 employees, including 3 primary care providers and an additional clinical staff member, operates Mercy Clinic Laredo and multiple outreach sites, including a medical mobile clinic to reach neighborhoods and remote areas where medical services are otherwise inaccessible. MML also operates Casa de Misericordia, a shelter for local domestic violence victims in Laredo.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer of Mercy Health in St. Louis, the Executive Director/President will guide a deeply mission-driven organization known for its compassionate care, cultural responsiveness, and holistic approach to community health. The next leader will embrace Mercy Ministries’ century-long identity as a faith-based ministry of healing and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to serving uninsured and economically marginalized residents of Webb County. This executive must bring proven experience leading clinical operations that balance clinical quality and financial sustainability in a mission-based organization.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished, data-driven decision-maker with an understanding of community health, primary care delivery, behavioral health integration, and the unique operational needs of safety-net providers. Expertise in nonprofit health care is preferred, particularly given MML’s mission and status as a community care provider. The Executive Director/President must be a strategic, adaptive, and politically astute leader capable of navigating the shifting landscape of health access, reimbursement, and regulatory pressures facing community clinics and faith-based providers federally and at the state level. They will be a strong advocate for the clinic and the most vulnerable populations.
As Mercy Ministries of Laredo moves into the next chapter in its history, the steadfast commitment to serving uninsured, low-income, and culturally diverse populations will remain. The successful candidate will bring a genuine passion for service, a demonstrated commitment to the community, and an appreciation for the history, values, and resilience that define this ministry. MML stands as a vibrant, community-anchored organization, and the next Executive Director/President will play a critical role in driving the organization forward and strengthening that legacy for years to come.
Interested parties should direct resumes, nominations, and inquiries to Rachel Polhemus through the office of Trey Wilson via email: [email protected] or apply for this position using the buttons below.