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10/17/2026

I wore this pink bandanna with a silver ring in honor of my mom on what would have been her 81st birthday.
She loved scarves, silver jewelry and the color pink, so this was my little way of carrying her with me that day.

She may not be here physically but her love, her style, her strength and the beautiful legacy she left behind are still very much a part of me.

Love you always, Mom. ❤️
Your legacy lives on! 🎀

10/16/2026

Education changes lives but opportunity grows when leaders, educators, donors and community partners choose to invest in people.

Tonight, I was honored to represent the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Corpus Christi Chapter as Education Chair at the 2026 Del Mar College Foundation Scholarship Dinner, alongside our Chapter Chair Pat Livas and Chair-Elect, Dr. Marisol Vazquez.

One of the most meaningful moments was celebrating our Hispanic Women's Network of Texas-Corpus Christi scholarship beneficiary and seeing firsthand what can happen when a community comes together to support a student’s future.

We also had the opportunity to connect with Del Mar College President Dr. Mark Escamilla, CCISD School Board President, community leaders and generous donors who understand that investing in education is an investment in the future of our entire community.

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

Today, we kicked off the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas-Corpus Christi 2026–2027 Latinas in Progress (LIP) program.

As I looked around the room, I saw something much bigger than a program.

I saw the beginning of a leadership journey.

Over the next several months, 10 young Latinas will be challenged to see their potential, believe in themselves and develop into the next generation of leaders in our communities.

They will learn new skills, build meaningful relationships, connect with women who believe in them and discover strengths and possibilities within themselves they may not even recognize yet.

Every woman who showed up today did so for a reason: we see something in these young women.

They were selected because we believe their potential is worth developing, their voices are worth strengthening and their futures are worth investing in.

Our challenge to them today was simple: Show up. Participate. Ask questions. Take risks. Stretch yourself. Make the most of every opportunity.

Leadership development begins long before someone receives a title.

It begins when someone sees potential, invests in it and creates opportunities for it to grow.

To our LIP girls: Welcome to your journey.

We already believe in you.

Now it’s time to discover just how much you can believe in yourselves.

Let’s grow together.

09/29/2026

Before we build the event, we build the team! 🌟

Tonight’s LIVE2LEAD team meeting was all about THEM.

We debriefed our DISC assessments, deepened self-awareness and learned how our different behavioral styles can help us communicate, collaborate and lead more effectively.

These women are giving their time and talents to help bring LIVE2LEAD to our community and I believe my responsibility is to give more than I take.

I want to invest in them, develop them and add value to their leadership journey.

Because strong events don’t build strong teams.

Strong teams build strong events.

And we’re just getting started. ❤️

09/28/2026

So happy to serve with people who care about our children, families, and community!

09/27/2026

Three years ago, when I retired from public education after 30 years of service, I knew one thing for certain: I wasn’t finished serving.

I began looking for causes that were close to my heart and ways I could continue investing in people and in my community.

My heart for service goes back many years.

After 30 years in public education, I knew retirement would not mean stepping away from helping others.

I wanted my next chapter to include mentoring, serving my community and investing in the next generation.

After completing my career in public education, I continued to study leadership, coaching and mentorship.

I knew I wanted this next chapter of my life to include helping shape the next generation.

Last night, Jose Villarreal and I attended the The Dream Come True Foundation-South Texas
fundraiser.

As a mentor with the Foundation, it was wonderful to see so many people come together to invest in young people and their futures.

One thing I value deeply is being able to connect with people across different backgrounds and viewpoints.

Service is bigger than politics.

When the goal is to strengthen our community and invest in the next generation, I believe there is far more that can unite us than divide us.

For me, this season is about more than building a business.

It is about building a legacy of service using my experience, relationships and leadership to help others grow and create opportunities for the generation coming behind us.

And I’m just getting started. ❤️

09/25/2026

One of the greatest investments we can make is in the next generation! 🌟

I had the privilege of spending time with my mentee, Maranda, through The Dream Come True Foundation - South Texas

We spent time getting to know one another, talking about life and the future and beginning to build the kind of relationship that meaningful mentorship requires.

Mentoring isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up, asking meaningful questions, listening without judgment, believing in someone’s potential and walking alongside them as they discover what they are capable of.

I spend much of my time developing leaders but there is something especially meaningful about giving my time to invest in a young person who is building her future.

Maranda, I believe in you and I’m honored to be part of your journey. 💗

Thank you The Dream Come True Foundation-South Texas
for creating opportunities for mentors and students to build relationships that can make a lasting difference.

The next generation doesn’t just need our advice. They need our presence, our encouragement and someone willing to believe in them while they learn to believe in themselves.