Approved Even Start Program External Evaluator

Linda V. Alaniz, M.S.

Linda Alaniz has received her Master of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies in Sociology, with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Texas Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (2002). Bachelor of Science Associate of Applied Science in Education with a minor in Office Administration from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (1994). Her administration background of over 18 years includes: Texas State Technical College (Harlingen Campus); the University of Texas Brownsville / Texas Southmost College; and Rio Hondo ISD administration. She currently has been running her own company for the past 8 years that writes and evaluates grants for eligible school districts. She utilizes her experience in education to write and evaluate grants for eligible school districts across the State of Texas and Alabama. She actively participates on many committee boards that involve education and community projects for the Rio Grande Valley.

Linda Alaniz
PO Box 217
Rio Hondo, Texas 78583

Phone: (956) 748-0186
Fax: 1 (866) 600-0374
Email: lalaniz@educationalresearchinstitute.net

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North, South, East, West, Central, Coastal, South Central, Far West

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Advisory Board President for the City of Rio Hondo Parks and Recreation
American Diabetes Board Member
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
Harlingen Jaycees Member
Heart Association Volunteer
Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Member
Lower Rio Grande Development Board Member PARP Grant Committee
Muscular Dystrophy and Riofest Volunteer
National Community Education Association Member
National Grant Professional Association Member
Notary Public Certification
RGV Economic Development Corp Board Member
RGV Grant Professional Association Member
Rio Hondo School Board Member
Texas Association of Higher Education (TACHE) Member
Texas Workforce Center Board Member (Cameron Works)
TSTC Safety Advisory Chairman
TSTC Self-Study
TSTC VICA Judge
TSTC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

October 2009