VAMOS Board of Directors

Dedicated to Rio Grande Valley Students

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Since 1996, individuals upholding our values and commitment to education have guided VAMOS in empowering college-bound students through higher education. A diverse group of South Texas business and community leaders are selected each year to ensure resources are invested wisely and efficiently organized. This is to maximize the impact of helping Rio Grande Valley students obtain a college or university degree.
The VAMOS Board of Directors is made up of the following individuals who generously volunteer their time and support:

Alonzo Cantu

VAMOS Chairman Emeritus

Dr. Armando Moncada

VAMOS Chairman Emeritus

Johnny Oliva

VAMOS President

Eliseo Salinas Jr.

VAMOS Vice-President

Armando Adame

Vamos Secretary

Rick Margo

Vamos Board Treasurer

Sonia A. Falcon

VAMOS Board Member

Linda Tovar

VAMOS Board Member

David Deanda, Jr.

VAMOS Board Member

Irma Gomez

VAMOS Board Member

Joe Quiroga

VAMOS Board Member

Sam Saldivar, Jr.

VAMOS Board Member

Heather Margain Martinez

VAMOS Board Member

"My experiences with my family and their financial difficulties have taught me that a college degree is important to have because with it so many doors are opened."

- Stacey Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin, Edinburg Graduate

"I was blessed with the opportunity to study at Texas A&M University which wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships."

- Karla

"I am a Criminal Justice major with a specialization in Chicano Latinos Studies, and I plan to attend Law School. Your generosity has allowed me to be one step closer to my goal and has inspired me to help others by giving back to the community."

- Alejandra

"Being a VAMOS Scholar really helped me accomplish my goal of going to dental school."

- Lauro

"VAMOS and sponsors that contribute donations and support, thank you for believing in us. Your contribution has made a difference in my life."

- Karla

"By awarding me the VAMOS scholarship, I am able to concentrate on what is important to me, education. I hope one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me."

- Alejandro