South Texas College Trustee Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar was honored this year as the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber Business Woman of the Year for her role as chief executive officer of the McAllen Boys and Girls Club.

“I was super shocked and then immediately pleased because it’s been less than 20 years since social entrepreneurship has been clearly defined and embraced by the business community,” she said. “It’s a blessing to represent nonprofit executives using their business acumen to impact positive social change in our region.”

This award was presented to Gonzalez-Alcantar for her work and service to the Boys and Girls Club and her community.

“Ms. Dalinda’s management of the Boys and Girls Club is a challenging job, which she has mastered with big success,” said RGV Hispanic Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Sakulenzki. “We are extremely proud of everything that she has accomplished with the club and in helping the children that attend get the proper direction they need in their young lives.”

STC President Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D. said Gonzalez-Alcantar’s conviction of service is what sets her apart.

“Ms. Dalinda isn’t only the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club; she also serves as one of our STC Trustees and she represents us well,” said Solis. “We are honored to have her as part of our STC family. Every day, her decisions are positively impacting our college and everyone she serves. She has helped transform STC into what it is today, and we congratulate her on this honor.”

Gonzalez-Alcantar said it is her faith that calls upon her to serve others, especially those underserved or underrepresented.