Leadership Mission

Thank you to the Mission City Council for recognizing the accomplishments of Leadership Mission Class 42.

Over the past several months, these dedicated individuals have invested their time in learning more about our community, building meaningful connections, and developing the skills needed to become stronger civic leaders. Their commitment to service and community engagement represents the very purpose of the Leadership Mission program.

We are grateful for the City’s continued support of Leadership Mission and for taking the time to celebrate the hard work and achievements of this exceptional class. Congratulations to Class 42, and thank you for your investment in the future of Mission!

Leadership is built through service, connection, and a willingness to keep showing up for your community.

This Saturday, Leadership Mission Class 42 celebrated the completion of a meaningful nine-month journey filled with growth, learning, collaboration, and purpose. Throughout the program, this class gained a deeper understanding of the people, organizations, and opportunities that help shape Mission, while also building lasting connections with one another.

Class 42 embraced what it means to lead beyond a title. They showed up with heart, served with intention, and reminded us that strong communities are built by people who care enough to get involved.

Congratulations to Leadership Mission Class 42 on this incredible milestone. We are so proud of your journey and excited to see the impact you will continue to make in Mission and beyond.

A special congratulations to our Class Member of the Year, Mario Cantu, and Board Member of the Year, Oziel Vazquez. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to this program truly stood out.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our departing board members, Anthony Longoria and Robert Kirby, for three years of service, leadership, and dedication to Leadership Mission. Thank you for the time, energy, and heart you have poured into this program.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors: the City of Mission, Mission EDC, and Texas National Bank. This program and celebration would not be possible without your continued support and belief in developing local leaders.

To Class 42: may this be only the beginning. Continue leading with heart, serving with purpose, and using the connections and lessons from this journey to make a lasting difference. Mission is stronger because of leaders like you.

Mission Forward: Celebrating the Leaders Shaping Tomorrow ✨🎓

The success of Leadership Mission Class 42 would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors and community partners. Your investment in leadership development helps empower individuals, strengthen connections, and build a brighter future for Mission.

Thank you to the City of Mission, Mission Economic Development Corporation, and Texas National Bank for helping make this year’s graduation celebration possible. Together, we are developing leaders who will continue moving Mission forward for generations to come.



City of Mission - Government Mission EDC Texas National Bank

Reminder: Leadership Mission Board applications for the 2026–2027 term close TODAY.

If you’re a Leadership Mission alum or current class member passionate about service, leadership, and making an impact in Mission, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of the program and our community.

Apply by May 22:
http://www.leadershipmissiontx.org/our-team

Ready to help shape the future of Leadership Mission and continue building strong leaders in our community?

Leadership Mission Board applications for the 2026–2027 term are now open for alumni and current class members who are passionate about service, leadership, and making a lasting impact in Mission.

Scan the QR code or visit http://www.leadershipmissiontx.org/our-team to apply by May 22.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Leadership Mission Chicken BBQ Plate Fundraiser!

Your support helps Leadership Mission continue investing in community leadership, service, and the development of future leaders right here in Mission.

A big thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, board members, alumni, and everyone who purchased a plate and helped make this fundraiser a success. We appreciate this community and all those who continue to support the mission behind Leadership Mission. 🤝

Ready to help shape the future of Leadership Mission and continue building strong leaders in our community?

Leadership Mission Board applications for the 2026–2027 term are now open for alumni and current class members who are passionate about service, leadership, and making a lasting impact in Mission.

Scan the QR code or visit http://www.leadershipmissiontx.org/our-team to apply by May 22.

If you didn’t catch last night’s live, Leadership Mission Class 42 raised over $13,000 for their class project benefiting the restoration of the Mission Recycling Center!

Months of hard work, leadership, teamwork, and dedication truly paid off, and on behalf of the Leadership Mission Board of Directors, we could not be more proud of this incredible class.

Class 42 continues to show what servant leadership and community impact look like in Mission, Texas, AND they’re not done yet!

Stay tuned for a special announcement coming very soon! 👏

Got your tickets? 👠✨

The Leadership Mission Jimmy Choo Raffle is happening TONIGHT, live at 6 p.m. on our page! Join us as we announce our lucky winner and celebrate a fundraiser supporting the restoration of our community recycling center. ♻️

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and continues to support projects making a lasting impact in Mission. Good luck!

Leadership Mission is excited to invite the community to support our BBQ Chicken Plate Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Mission.

For a $10 donation, guests will receive a delicious chicken plate including a chicken leg quarter, beans, rice, bread, and a drink, all while supporting Leadership Mission programming and the continued development of local leaders dedicated to serving our community.

Every plate purchased helps invest in leadership, volunteerism, and the future of Mission. If you would like to support, please reach out to any Leadership Mission Board Member for tickets.