Welcome!

FROM PAST TEXAS TRIO PRESIDENT D’ANGELO SANDS

Dear Texas TRIO Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Texas TRIO Association, it is my honor to extend to you a warm welcome to our 50th Texas TRIO Association Annual Conference themed “50 Yearsin the Making: Leaving Our Mark Going Forward, Upward, Onward Together” in the city of Plano, Texas.

This conference marks 50 years of service and contribution to TRIO programs, professionals and students across our state. We celebrate the hard work done and the people who contributed to our success in developing leaders, advocating for our students and building better relationships with key stakeholders.

One of the benefits to being a part of the Texas TRIO community is the opportunity to connect and learn from each other. So, as you navigate the conference and attend sessions, I encourage you to be open to connecting with other TRIO professionals and sharing your expertise. Be open to lending your knowledge while in sessions and consider mentoring a TRIO professional.

I want to express my gratitude and say thank you to the conference chairs and committee members. Thank you for all your hard work and for being so selfless to ensure that we have a successful conference.

Thank you for being here and please enjoy the Texas TRIO Association’s 50th Annual Conference.

Sincerely,

D’Angelo V. Sands

Past-President and 2023 Conference Chair Texas TRIO Association