Ms. Valdez has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biology from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas and a Master’s of Public Health degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health.  Her programs include Food Handlers certifications, Walk Across Texas and Friend to Friend. Ms. Valdez supervises the Better Living for Texans program (with 2 program assistants) which provide nutritional classes to adults and youth, and the Texas Extension Education Association Hidalgo County. Ms. Valdez assists in the 4-H Food Show, 4-H Fashion Show, and other 4-H contests. Ms. Valdez serves as the County Coordinator and  is responsible for the relationship between AgriLife Extension and Hidalgo County government. She also coordinates the activities of the Leadership Advisory Board, provides training for Administrative Assistants, and provides interpretation of Hidalgo County Extension programs to stakeholders.

Contact Andrea Valdez at 956-383-1026 or andrea.valdez@ag.tamu.edu