Inspired Thinking & Action

We, the Leadership Team, strive to ensure RGV LEAD’s long-term sustainability as a vital regional organization.

Executive Board
Maricela De León, M.P.A.
Maricela De León, M.P.A.CEO, M&S De Leon Enterprises, LLC & Business Owner, RGV Grant Consulting, LLC
Board President
Esmeralda Adame, MBA Ed.D.
Esmeralda Adame, MBA Ed.D.CEO Consulting Firm, LLC
Board Vice President
Adriana Sarmiento
Adriana SarmientoChief Financial Officer, Pharr Economic Development Corporation
Board Treasurer
Theresa A. (Teri) Capistran
Theresa A. (Teri) CapistranSuperintendent, Point Isabel ISD
Anabell C. Cardova
Anabell C. CardovaCEO, Valley Grande Institute
Narciso Garcia, Ed.D.
Narciso Garcia, Ed.D.Superintendent, Vanguard Academy
Eloy Garza, MPS-IMC
Eloy Garza, MPS-IMCFounder & CEO Career Bridge
Jonathan Medina
Jonathan MedinaCEO, JMedina Speaks
Cynthia (Cindy) Valdez
Cynthia (Cindy) ValdezAssociate VP, UTRGV, College Access and K-12 Partnerships