🌟 Inspiring Excellence at Harlingen School of Health Professions with Dr. Tina Garza 🌟
It was an inspiring afternoon at Rotary Club of Harlingen as we welcomed Dr. Tina Garza, proud principal of Harlingen School of Health Professions 🏫. Joined by two outstanding students 👩🎓👨🎓, Dr. Garza shared the remarkable story of a campus that continues to transform lives.
Over the past 12 years, the school has achieved nearly 600 graduates 🎓 and is preparing to celebrate the largest graduating class in its history. The room was filled with pride 👏 as we recognized a campus that exemplifies leadership, service, and academic excellence.
As founding principal, Dr. Garza has built a thriving learning community that prepares students for real-world challenges in healthcare and beyond 💡. Her insights on education, leadership, and community impact were a powerful reminder of what is possible when passion and purpose align with opportunity, a true reflection of Service Above Self 🤝.
📣 Women in Rotary Forum, This Friday, March 6
Join us Friday, March 6 at Golden Palms with a special start time of 11:30 am for an empowering Women in Rotary Forum featuring an incredible lineup of speakers.
This event highlights the vital role women have played in shaping Rotary’s mission of service and community leadership. While women were first admitted into Rotary in 1987, breaking longstanding barriers, since then they have become transformative leaders at every level of the organization, driving projects, mentoring future leaders, and advancing Rotary’s core values of fellowship and service above self.
Bring your colleagues, come ready to be inspired, and connect with voices that are making an impact across our community.
📅 When: Friday, March 6
⏰ Time: 11:30 am (special start time)
📍 Where: Golden Palms
We look forward to seeing you there!
📸 A great group shot capturing District 5930 leaders joining together at President-Elect Training Seminar (P.E.T.S.), including facilitators, incoming district governors, presidents-elect, and president-nominees from clubs across the district, all working together to build strong leadership and a stronger future for Rotary service and impact.
📸 Lucy & Kathy serving as Rotary Rangers at P.E.T.S., guiding and supporting incoming club presidents with leadership, mentorship, and true Rotary spirit.
📸 PE, Belinda & PN Luke join President Victor & Rotary Ranger Kathy proudly representing the Rotary Club of Harlingen as part of District 5930, preparing for a strong year of leadership & service.
📸 Facilitators PDG Eddie & President Victor with experience and insight; equipping incoming leaders with the tools to strengthen their clubs and advance Rotary’s mission.
📸 President Nominee, Luke, President-Elect Belinda, Ranger Lucy proudly representing the Rotary Club of Harlingen alongside fellow District 5930 leaders from the North Club (Andy) and San Benito Club (Toni), strengthening partnerships and sharing ideas across our district.
As we move forward into an exciting season of service and leadership, experiences like President-Elect Training Seminar (P.E.T.S.) remind us what makes Rotary International special. Leaders from a multitude of districts across the region gathered for this training, demonstrating the strength that comes from collaboration, shared ideas, and a common commitment to Service Above Self.
We are also looking forward to our Women in Rotary Forum this Friday, where we will celebrate the growing legacy of women in Rotary leadership while hearing from inspiring speakers who continue shaping our future through service, mentorship, and impact.
We were especially honored to hear from Dr. Tina Garza, Principal of Harlingen School of Health Professions, whose dedication to student success and opportunity reminds us that education and strong leadership truly change lives.
As we begin March, we also recognize March as Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month - a global Rotary focus on improving access to clean water, supporting healthy living conditions, and strengthening communities around the world.
I am proud to serve alongside all of you as we carry this momentum forward. Let’s continue leading with purpose, supporting one another, and making a lasting difference across the Valley and beyond. ✨🤝
