ABOUT US
This nonprofit organization was founded in 2020 to make a difference in the community. We are a group of passionate entrepreneurs, business leaders, community advocates, professionals who want to make a difference in our region. We are a nonprofit organization that through diverse initiatives is impacting lives and communities. This is done through volunteer work, educational support, community service projects, and community outreach programs.
Our mission is to serve the community by spreading the warmth and giving back through various initiatives such as mentoring, volunteering, spreading hope, knowledge and support to those in need, facing adversities and looking to improve in every aspect of their life.
Our board and volunteers are a group of passionate business leaders who want to make a difference in the community. Some of the diverse initiatives range from mentoring, blanket drives, community service projects to all the way to leadership conferences! This foundation is dedicated to the community through leadership and service.
On behalf of the Persistence in Adversity Foundation Thank you to all that sponsored and contributed to make this event possible!
The 2nd Annual Be the Change Leadership Conference took place on May 17, 2023 at the Mission Event Center.
This conference impacted 200 high school students from all over the RGV. Topics were essential leadership skills, financial literacy, scholarship opportunities, and job placement options needed to prepare students for the future.
Thank you for investing in our future leaders!
-Dr. Esmeralda Adame, Executive Director
This conference impacted 200 high school students from Rio Grande all the way to Port Isabel. Thank you sponsors and supporters for pouring into and investing in our future leaders!
A big shout out to our 2023 Conference speakers! Fransico Ochoa, Ileana Moreno, Dr. Esmeralda Adame, Jonathan Medina
Sneak Peek of 2023 Conference Students, exhibitors, Emcee, and sponsors
We are delighted to come together and collaborate with each other and our community to serve and bless others!
Dr. Esmeralda Adame, Consulting Firm, LLC
Fatima Garcia, International Operations Expert
Pilar Gonzalez, dipit by Pilar
Noe Salinas Jr., Summit Enterprises and Post Your Price founder
Community Leaders and Change Agents in the Rio Grande Valley, whose experience and unique skills greatly benefit our mission and vision to better our community and future leaders!
Professor & Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science Founding Director, Center for Equity in Engineering The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Area General Manager, Cambria Hotel McAllen Convention Center
President, Pharr Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneur
Civil Engineer EIT, & Entrepreneur
Ms. USA Prime Ambassador 2023
Contreras Gutierrez and Associates
Inspiring others to do more! To make a difference, to care, and to make an effort, commit, and take initiative to impact their circle and the world!
In collaboration to make a bigger impact in the lives of others and in the community.
Provide a hand to those in need and give what we can.
Sharing our expertise and knowledge with others to make a difference in our future generations.
Over 2,000 blankets collected thanks to all that contributed to provide for those in need! Organizations impacted: Rio Grande Children's Home, Buckner Family Hope Center, Make a Wish Rio Grande Valley, RGV Residents, and more!
Be the Change Leadership Conference was a major success! Thank you to those that believe in our mission. A big shout out to our volunteers and donors! 2022 Sponsors: SAMES Engineering Inc., Villalobos Law Firm, Titan Fuel, Consulting Firm, LLC, Children's Education Station.
I've seen the need for years in our youngsters and in the community for mentors. I'm thankful and grateful for those that stepped up and joined the circle to give back. We are ready to equip our future one person at a time.
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Telephone: 956-458-9279
E-mail: persistence_foundation@outlook.com
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