
Dr․ Jesus Roberto Rodriguez
President
Texas Southmost College
About me
Dr. Jesús Roberto Rodríguez serves as the President of Texas Southmost College (TSC), a role he has held since July 2017. Under his leadership, TSC has focused on increasing student enrollment, improving success rates, and strengthening community partnerships within the Rio Grande Valley.
Professional Background & Leadership
Current Role: President of TSC and CEO of the TSC Foundation.
Key Achievement: He was recognized with the prestigious 2023 Western Regional CEO Award by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) for his work in developing innovative programs and maintaining TSC as one of the most affordable higher education institutions in the region.
Growth: Notably, during his tenure, TSC was one of the few colleges nationally to see enrollment growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior Experience: Before joining TSC, he held leadership positions at Lone Star College (LSC).
Is speaking at
South Texas: Bridging Education, Workforce and Entrepreneurship
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Dr․ Jesus Roberto Rodriguez · Texas Southmost College
Liz Suarez · McAllen Chamber & EDC
Sean Herrity · STAMP (South Texas Advanced Manufacturing Partnership)
Linda Leto Head · Leto Consultants