ABOUT US
Local Leaders Committed to the
Rio Grande Valley
We are a group of local community leaders and businesses who have partnered together to establish the RGV Census Ambassador Scholarship Program to provide Rio Grande Valley high school, vocational school, and college students with an opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship for their efforts to increase local participation in the 2020 US Census.
Our goals in establishing this initiative is fourfold:
1. Educate Students About the Importance of the US Census
2. Engage Students to become Ambassadors for the US Census with their Families, Friends, and Neighbors
3. Increase U.S. Census Completion for the Rio Grande Valley o Achieve 70%+ Completion Rate 4. Provide Scholarship Opportunities for Students
Executive Team Scholarship Committee Members:
Rene Capistran - Cameron County
Alonzo Cantu - Hidalgo County
Melissa Lopez - Region 1
Dalinda Guillen - Starr County
Thelma Tamez - Willacy County
Founding Partners
Thelma Tamez
(956) 533-0965
Sarah Sagredo-Hammond
(956) 862-9628
Omar Ochoa
Daisy Gonzalez
(956) 240-8191
Edna De Saro
(956) 393-9965
Contact Us
Information About the Scholarship Program:
Questions About the US Census or Looking for Information about Volunteering, Partnering, or General Information, Contact One of our Dedicated Volunteers:
Thelma Tamez (956) 533-0965
Sarah Sagredo-Hammond (956) 862-9628