We had a fantastic time hosting a welcome reception for our Central & South Texas Region CEO, Javier Valdez! A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers, board members, staff, community partners, elected officials, emergency management leaders, and neighbors who joined us to celebrate this exciting new chapter. “It’s been an incredible start as CEO of the Central & South Texas Region. I’m honored to work alongside such dedicated community leaders to ensure the Red Cross continues delivering strong, compassionate services across the counties we serve,” said Javier. The evening was filled with meaningful connections and shared purpose, as leaders from across the Austin area came together to celebrate Javier’s arrival and our collective commitment to building resilient communities through preparedness, relief, and recovery. We’re energized for the future under Javier’s leadership and deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this moment so special.