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VIDA – Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement

Board of Directors

We are grateful beyond words for our Board of Directors.  This dedicated group of individuals recognizes the potential of each and every participant enrolled in VIDA’s program. Our board sets high expectations, encouraging VIDA staff to provide our signature wraparound services with excellence and challenge every participant to persist in achieveing career success. VIDA board members advocate the importance of equitable education opportunities across the Rio Grande Valley to transform lives and promote workforce development in our community. 

Tony Aguirre

Tony Aguirre

Chairperson

Managing Partner Riverside Development Services, LLC

Msgr. Heberto Diaz

Msgr. Heberto Diaz

Vice Chairperson

Leader, Valley Interfaith St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brownsville

Joe Hinojosa Treasurer

Joe Hinojosa

Treasurer

Valley Interfaith

Eduardo Anaya

Eduardo Anaya

Board Member

Leader, Valley Interfaith Attorney, Law Office of Eduardo Anaya

Sr. Norma Pimentel, Religious Sister, Board Member, Executive Director of Catholic Charities RGV

Sr. Norma Pimentel, Religious Sister

Board Member

Executive Director of Catholic Charities RGV

Leslie Bingham

Leslie Bingham

Board Member

CEO, Valley Baptist Medical Center, Brownsville

Fr. Kevin A. Collins O.M.I.

Fr. Kevin A. Collins O.M.I.

Board Member

Leader, Valley Interfaith St. Eugene de Mazenod Catholic Church, Brownsville

Apolonio Borrego, Jr.

Apolonio Borrego, Jr.

Board Member

Regional President, Falcon International Bank

Julian Alvarez

Julian Alvarez

Board Member

Senior VP and Director of Business Development, Lone Star National Bank

Abdiel Ramirez

Abdiel Ramirez

Board Member

Specialty Care RX
VIDA Graduate

Reynaldo Perez

Reynaldo Perez

Board Member

Educator, Vanguard Academy

Jo Ann Lopez Posas BSN, RN

Jo Ann Lopez Posas BSN, RN

Board Member

Cardiac Nurse, VMBC District Healthcare Coordinator, Raymondville ISD

Moises Robledo

Moises Robledo

Board Member

Sheriff Deputy, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office

Rosalie Tristan, Board Member, Valley Interfaith

Rosalie Tristan

Board Member

Valley Interfaith