by gcwsadmin | Feb 9, 2026 | Testimonies
Grace Rodriguez’s path to workforce leadership is anything but linear, and that’s exactly what makes her perspective to the Board so powerful. A co-founder and executive director of Impact Hub Houston, Grace brings a wide-ranging professional background that spans...
by gcwsadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Testimonies
Juliet Stipeche brings a strong legal background and a thoughtful perspective to her role as executive director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. A practicing attorney by training, she spent much of her career in medical malpractice defense, experience that now...
by gcwsadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Testimonies
Marie Arcos has spent over 40 years building stronger communities in Houston, and she brings that dedication to her role on the Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions Board. A native Houstonian, Marie combines her experience as a social worker with deep expertise in community...
by gcwsadmin | Jan 20, 2026 | Testimonies
Dr. Melanie Rodriguez brings a deep commitment to people, purpose, and progress to her role on the board. Additionally, she is the founder and CEO of Elevate Latinas, a talent development firm located in Houston. Her work is rooted in expanding access to opportunity...
by gcwsadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | Testimonies
Michael “Mike” Ferdinand brings decades of experience, and a clear-eyed understanding of regional growth, to his role as a board member of Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions. As the Executive Director of the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation, Ferdinand has...
