VAMOS Alumna Elizabeth Diaz Gonzalez Urges Students to Let Their Choices Shape Their Future
· Texas Border Business
Elizabeth Diaz Gonzalez, a 1999 VAMOS scholarship recipient and current principal of UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy, inspired new VAMOS scholars at the 30th Annual VAMOS Scholarship Banquet. She shared her personal story of overcoming adversity, emphasizing that while circumstances may influence one's life, it is ultimately choices that shape the future. Gonzalez highlighted the transformative power of education and mentorship, recalling how the VAMOS Scholarship altered her life trajectory. The banquet celebrated the awarding of $1 million in scholarships to the 2026 class, with contributions from local leaders and organizations, including a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A Rio Grande Valley.
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