Rebecca Contreras Keynotes Central Texas Local Government Hispanic Network Conference | AvantGarde Leadership Insights
- Chris Lopez
- Oct 1
- 1 min read

Rebecca Contreras, CEO of AvantGarde, Delivers Keynote at Central Texas Local Government Hispanic Network Inaugural Conference
AvantGarde CEO Rebecca Contreras delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Central Texas Local Government Hispanic Network Conference, held at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Conference Center in October 2025. The event brought together 250+ leaders from local government, non-profit organizations, and civic sectors under the theme:“Cultura & Strategy: LEAD with Intention.”
The conference focused on cultural awareness, intentional leadership, and strategic decision-making—critical pillars for shaping inclusive and effective governance.
Rebecca’s keynote set a powerful tone for the day, challenging attendees to:
Listen deeply
Empower boldly
Take decisive action
Lead with clarity and purpose
Drawing from her public-sector roots and entrepreneurial journey, Rebecca shared actionable insights on navigating complexity, building resilient teams, and elevating community impact.
This inaugural event marked a significant step toward strengthening cross-sector collaboration in Central Texas, creating a space for emerging and established leaders to learn, connect, and drive community-driven change.





























