We’re proud to highlight Efrain Garza as a valued member of our board. As the Deputy Superintendent at South Texas Independent School District, he is dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities and supporting student success across the region.

Happy Birthday to our valued board member, Victor Perez!

RGV LEAD is proud to congratulate Eloy Garza on his appointment as Interim President of the Board of Directors.

We are proud to recognize Victor Perez as a valued member of our board. As the President and CEO of the Pharr Economic Development Corporation, Victor plays a key role in driving economic growth, attracting investment, and creating new opportunities for the Rio Grande Valley.

We are proud to recognize Dr. Edelmiro Escamilla as a valued member of our board. As an Associate Instructional Professor and Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University, Dr. Escamilla brings decades of experience in architecture, construction science, and higher education.

We are proud to recognize Rafael Vela as a valued member of our board. As the Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Solutions Cameron, Rafael plays a key role in expanding job opportunities and strengthening workforce development across our region.

Congratulations to Maricela “Mari” De León, MPA, CPM, on her appointment as Executive Director of RGV LEAD! With over 20 years in the Texas Legislature, higher education, and economic development, Mari is dedicated to impactful public service and community leadership.

We appreciate La Joya ISD for inviting us to participate in the CTE Transformation Advisory Committee Luncheon.

We are proud to recognize Anabell Cardona as a valued member of our board.

We are proud to recognize Rhonda Salinas as a valued member of our board. As the owner of HOTWORX, Rhonda brings a strong entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and dedication to wellness and business growth in our community.

We are proud to recognize Carlos Garza as a valued member of our board. As a Business Development Associate at the Port of Brownsville, Carlos brings valuable insight into infrastructure, development, and regional growth to our organization.

We are pleased to offer a distinctive hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) experience for our Member Districts and regional students in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. It is an uncommon opportunity for students to observe the Justices of the Supreme Court of Texas preside over live Oral Arguments in Edinburg, Texas. We actively seek to engage our students in such exceptional learning experiences.