Our Chapter

Our People
Board of Directors
Jose Martinez-Soto

Board Chair

Regional Branch Network Manager, Vantage Bank Texas
My Wish
I wish to make a difference for my community
Cris Moncayo

Board Vice Chair

Vantage Bank
My Wish
I wish to make a positive impact through wishes that grant children strength to fight and overcome any illness.
Jay Cortez

Board Treasurer

Business Owner
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Meghan Reid

Board Secretary

Shepard and Walton Employee Benefits
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Daniel Gurwitz

Past Chair

Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Aaron Thornburn

Board Member

Shepard and Walton Employee Benefits
My Wish
To grant the wish of every eligible child
Gilbert Enriquez

Advisory Board Member

President, E-Con Group, LLC
My Wish
I wish to fulfill every child's dream wish!
April Flowers

Board Member

Marketing Director; Lone Star Citrus Growers
My Wish
I wish to find a cure for my daughter
John "Mike" Ortega

Board Member

IBC Bank
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Dustin Hoover

Board Member

Vice President, Ron Hoover RV & Marine Centers
My Wish
I wish for all wishes to be granted
Priyanka Patel

Advisory Board Member

Ruby Red/Embassy Suites McAllen
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Leslie Lewis

Board Member

My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Misty Martin

Board Member

Rhodes Enterprises, Inc
Celina Casas

Board Member

South Texas College and Baylor University
Klaire Duff

Board Member

Philanthropist
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Monica Garza

Board Member

My HR and More/Dr. James Gomez
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Victoria Ortega

Board Member

Monica Moreno-Mata

Board Member

Craig Blackwell

Board Member

Payne
Leigh Ann Gutierrez

Board Member

Theresa Capistran

Board Member

Our Advisory Board
David Armstrong

Advisory Board Member

CODESM
My Wish
To grant the wish of every eligible child
Don Burns

Advisory Board Member

Owner, Burns Motors
My Wish
I wish to be 40 again.
Rodrigo Erana, MD

Medical Advisor

Gilbert Enriquez

Advisory Board Member

President, E-Con Group, LLC
My Wish
I wish to fulfill every child's dream wish!
Patti Nielsen-Hadden

Advisory Board Member

Arturo Ortega

Advisory Board Member

Freedom Bank
My Wish
I wish to help those less fortunate
Priyanka Patel

Advisory Board Member

Ruby Red/Embassy Suites McAllen
My Wish
For every eligible child to receive their wish
Ava Sandlin

Advisory Board Member

My Wish
I wish to grant a wish to every qualified wish child in the RGV!
Careers and Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion.

Currently, the Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley Chapter is not actively looking for a position to be filled for our staff. However, we encourage potential team members to send their resume to [email protected] and to consider joining our Wishmaker Advisory Committee. 

 

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Rio Grande Valley spent 92% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 7% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 1% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements, FY19 Impact Report or our latest 990, available at our office upon request.  

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