“Over the past year, we have focused on restoring, strengthening and repositioning RGV LEAD. As we enter our next strategic planning cycle, I believe we have an opportunity to move beyond sustaining the organization and instead position RGV LEAD as the regional leader in workforce ecosystem development. I look forward to working alongside the Board as we define that vision together.”

RGV LEAD Morning Strategic Planning meeting in Mission, Texas at the Mission EDC CEED building.

Since his tenure on the Texas State Board of Education, he has directly supported PFL initiatives through RGV LEAD's student leadership workshops, which focus on college and career readiness.

Thank you Member LJ Francis - State Board of Education District 2 for your leadership and support. This is amazing news for Texas students.

Wonderful updates by Associate Commissioner McLoughlin on SBEC. What a great way to start this day, valuable information.

Maricela "Mari" De León, Executive Director, is pictured with Aaron Kinsey, Chairman of the Texas State Board of Education, and Mike Morath, Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency, in Austin, Texas, highlighting our focus on aligning objectives with Member Districts' priorities for college and career readiness and delivering valuable insights to educators for classroom success.

RGV LEAD Attends the TX State Board of Education in Austin.

RGV Partnership

As we reflect on an extraordinary year of fostering partnerships and delivering innovative experiences for our member districts, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering commitment of our regional superintendents to unlocking every student's potential through comprehensive academic and career exploration opportunities.

Your continued commitment helps strengthen college, career, and workforce readiness opportunities for students across the Rio Grande Valley. Together, we are building meaningful pathways that connect education, industry, and student leadership.

Had the opportunity to directly engage with SBA Deputy Administrator Briggs regarding workforce development and employer opportunities that facilitate economic growth for businesses, gaining valuable insights.

Thank you, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, for visiting with the RGV LEAD leadership team while in #washingtondc this afternoon.