Board of Directors’ Message

Dear Valued Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well. It is with immense pride and heartfelt dedication that we present to you the Pharr EDC Foundation, an organization driven by a profound commitment to our city and its residents.

Our mission is not just a statement; it’s a promise, a promise to support and promote endeavors that empower each and every one of you. We believe in the power of education and workforce, the opportunities it brings, and the potential it unlocks. Our aim is clear: to advance your socioeconomic status and enhance your quality of life right here in the vibrant city of Pharr. The Pharr EDC Foundation Board of Directors will continuously provide guidance and the commitment to drive our foundation’s initiatives forward. We also extend our appreciation to our dedicated City Officials, whose vision and leadership have helped pave the way for positive changes since 2021 in the city of Pharr, and the unwavering support of our business community supporters and partners, who have stood with us in our mission to uplift our community.

In every step we take, in every program we launch, and in every partnership we forge, it is your dreams and aspirations that fuel our efforts. We are here to be your committed companion on your journey towards a brighter future.

Your dreams are our dreams, your success is our success, and your happiness is our ultimate goal. Together, we will continue to create a Pharr where every resident has the chance to thrive, where every family can look forward to a brighter future.

Thank you for being a part of our incredible community. Your support and participation are the driving force behind our mission.

With warmest regards,
Pharr EDC Foundation Board of Directors

Director’s Message

A solid education equips learners with the perspective they need to clearly look at the world and our society.

In 2021, the Pharr EDC, with the full support of the City of Pharr, created the Pharr EDC Foundation; its goal is to support opportunities for our students
to develop in-demand skills through education. Our scholarship program was created as one of these opportunities.

Foundation, with the support and assistance of the City of Pharr, the Foundation Board of Directors, and the general business community, was able to help (120) students through our scholarship program in 2021. In April 2022, we had the blessing through the same support and new efforts to help to assist close to (140) students. All these efforts target our main mission of developing and promoting the city’s future workforce, since a strong workforce with an in-demand skillset and core values is a determinant for business success.

I am grateful to be surrounded by a wonderful Board of Directors, City Officials, and business community supporters like you, that have a shared vision for
relevance and growth in favor of this principle.

As Director of the PEDC Foundation, I’m devoting efforts in aims to creating other programs that complement this vision, such as the creation of vanguard internships for different business sectors to strengthen alliance and partnership with the educational sector as well as the business community.

I am humbly honored to come on-board since February 2022, granting me the opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of the organization as well as an entity in our community. Thank you for your trust!

Sincerely,
Lilvette Santos
PEDC Foundation Director

Mission Statement

The mission of the Pharr EDC Foundation is to support and promote endeavors that foster educational, occupational, and career opportunities for Pharr residents to advance their socioeconomic status and enhance their quality of life.

“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think
that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.”

John Maxwell

Pharr EDC Foundation Director

Dayonna McKinney

Pharr EDC Foundation Board of Directors

Victor Perez,
Board President
President & CEO, Pharr EDC

Reynaldo Perez
Board Vice-President
Adjunct Professor, PSJA ISD & STC

JUAN PEÑA
Board Treasurer
Consultant

Johnny Rodriguez
Board Secretary
Director of Public Relations, Bert Ogden Auto Group

Board Members

Felix Chavez, Jr.
President/Owner,
Junior’s Supermarket

Edna de saro
Executive Vice President &
Marketing Director, Lone Star
National Bank

Veronica Gonzales
VP of Governmental &
Community Relations, UTRGV

Hans Humphrey
New Projects Director, CIL

Veronica Gonzales
VP of Governmental &
Community Relations, UTRGV

Hans Humphrey
Director, CiL Capital

Jerry Maddox
Owner, Fazoli’s / Kennmadd Restaurant Group

Blanca Villalobos
First Vice President, IBC BANK

Dr. Annabelle Palomo
CEO / School Director / Owner,
RGV College

Brenda Tudor
Dura Truck & Equipment

Dr. Elizabeth Chavez
VP of Development & Community Engagement, Junior’s Supermarket

Damian Guevara
COO, Texas Waterstone Capital

Ilse Fernandez
President, Business Owner

Maria Elena Guerra
Marketing and Business Consultant

Marisol Chavez
Apprenticeship Manager, South Texas College

Maria Elena Guerra
PR Director, BLO BLOW DRY

Sara Lozano
Dean of Business, Public Safety,
and Technology, South Texas
College

Contact Us

(956) 402-4332

[email protected]

1215 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX

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