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Our People
Becky Ramirez Gearhart
President and CEO
Erica De La Cruz
Wish Coordinator
Andrea Garza
Wish Coordinator
Lorena Balli
Development Coordinator
Board of Directors
Jose Martinez-Soto
Board Chair
Cris Moncayo
Board Vice Chair
Jay Cortez
Board Treasurer
Meghan Reid
Board Secretary
Aaron Thornburn
Board Member
Daniel Gurwitz
Past Chair
Gilbert Enriquez
Director
April Flowers
Director
John "Mike" Ortega
Director
Dustin Hoover
Director
Priyanka Patel
Director
Leslie Lewis
Director
Misty Martin
Board Officer
Celina Casas
Board Officer
Klaire Duff
Director
Monica Garza
Director
Victoria Ortega
Board Member
Monica Moreno-Mata
Board Member
Craig Blackwell
Board Member
Leigh Ann Gutierrez
Board Member
Our Advisory Board
Patti Nielsen-Hadden
Advisory
Rodrigo Erana, MD
Medical Advisor
Arturo Ortega
Advisory Board
Ava Sandlin
Advisory Board
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 we do not have any open employment positions. However, if you would like to send us your information for future consideration, please send an email to [email protected].
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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Make-A-Wish® Rio Grande Valley
Suite 405
McAllen, TX 78503