Felida Villarreal Guides VIDA Into a New Era of Workforce Development
· Texas Border Business
Felida Villarreal, who became the president and CEO of the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) in 2022 at just 27 years old, is leading the nonprofit into a new era of workforce development. With a focus on education and support services, VIDA assists residents of the Rio Grande Valley in overcoming barriers to higher education and securing sustainable careers. Villarreal emphasizes the importance of listening and collaboration, while also promoting innovation. Under her leadership, VIDA has achieved impressive outcomes, including a 98% participant persistence rate and an average hourly wage increase from $13.43 to $27.75 for graduates. She aims to expand VIDA's impact while maintaining personalized support for participants.
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