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Erica De La Cruz
Wish Coordinator
Board of Directors
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Daniel Gurwitz
Board Chair

Cris Moncayo
First Vice President, Human Resource Director Vantage Bank

Jose Martinez-Soto
Incoming Chair

Aaron Thornburn
Board Treasurer

David Armstrong
Director

Gilbert Enriquez
Director

Matthew T. Wilson
Director

April Flowers
Advisory
John Ortega
Director
Dustin Hoover
Director
Priyanka Patel
Director
Leslie Lewis
Director
Our Advisory Board
Patti Nielsen-Hadden
Advisory
Rodrigo Erana, MD
Medical Advisor

Arturo Ortega
Advisory Board

Ava Sandlin
Advisory Board
Careers and Internships
At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.
We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions (below). You may also reach out to our chapter at [email protected]
Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Rio Grande Valley spent 92% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 7% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 1% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements, FY19 Impact Report or our latest 990, available at our office upon request.
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Make-A-Wish® Rio Grande Valley
Suite 405
McAllen, TX 78503