The third class of our nonprofit leaders for excellence program is underway in partnership with the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation. In August, we kicked off the 9-month journey with 12 incredible nonprofit leaders from the Rio Grande Valley. The group will gather monthly to learn, network, and collaborate on leadership, governance, operations, and more. Congratulations to our third cohort of leaders!
Meet the second class:
Becky Ramirez Gearhart, Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley
Mary Gallardo, Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco Inc.
Marcos Silva, RGV LEAD
Melinda Moreno, TEAM MARIO
Connie Villanueva, Monte Alto Recreation Center
George Pina, Weslaco Housing Authority
Laura Martinez, Family Crisis Center, Inc. - Cameron & Willacy County
Alma Herrera, Tip of Texas Family Outreach
Leah Leggett, South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association- RGV
David Perez, Comfort House Services
Lalo Garcia, Brownsville Wellness Coalition
Gloria Ocampo, Friendship of Women
The leaders will meet monthly through May 2025. The full-day sessions will cover all aspects of effective nonprofit leadership, including governance, fundraising, legal issues, staffing, communications, data evaluation, and more.
Beyond the skills and knowledge, they are also building a strong network where they can learn from each other, share experiences, and seek advice as they tackle challenges together.
