El Paso ISD Education Foundation

About Us

The El Paso Independent School District Education Foundation is a non–profit organization whose main purpose is providing Classroom Impact Grants to teachers and scholarships to graduating high school seniors in EPISD. Since its inception in 1994, our organization has provided more than a $2.5 million for these programs thanks to the commitment and investment of dedicated community and business partners.

Mission

The mission of the El Paso ISD Education Foundation, in collaboration and alignment with the El Paso Independent School District‘s goals, is to provide opportunities for excellence in education, promote innovation in teaching, and partner with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students.

El Paso ISD Education Foundation Staff

Daniel Vasquez

Daniel Vasquez

Fund Development & Education Foundation Officer
915-230-2351
1014 N. Stanton St.
El Paso, TX 79902

dfvasque@episd.org

Russell Booth

Russell Booth

El Paso ISD Education Foundation Director
915-230-2351
1014 N. Stanton St.
El Paso, TX 79902

rrbooth@episd.org

Board of Directors

Board Members

  • Russell Wiggs President State Farm Insurance

  • Scott Gray EPISD

  • Leslie Chagnon El Paso Electric

  • Laura Ostos Peter Piper Pizza

  • Trisha Ramsey Grand Canyon University

  • Melissa "Mel" Babina Ghostlight Creative

  • Col. Greg Baine Sun City SmartTech/Kratos Technologies; U.S. Army (Ret.)

  • Linda Burns Retired Elementary School Counselor - EPISD

  • Leah Hanany EPISD Board of Trustees

  • Michael Hidalgo PNC Bank

  • Israel Irrobali EPISD Board of Trustees, President

  • Dianica Jaquez Underserved Communities Foundation

  • The Honorable Dee Margo Retired; Former Mayor of El Paso

  • Edgar Ortiz HUB International

  • John Sarah Progressio Consulting Services

  • Diana Sayavedra EPISD Superintendent

  • Jacob Stercula Las Palmas Medical Center

  • Susan Wiggs Retired Educator - EPISD

  • Omar Villa University Medical Center

EPISD Board of Trustees

  • Israel Irrobali Board President

  • Valerie Ganelon Beals Board Vice President

  • Isabel Hernandez Secretary

  • Dr. Jack Loveridge

  • Daniel E. Call

  • Alex Cuellar

  • Leah Hanany