Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP)

ABLDP is a seven-month program that will provide you with the skills to succeed in today’s working environment. The program provides networking and learning opportunities with existing and emerging civic and corporate leaders in the San Antonio area, as well as promoting leadership on boards and commissions.


The program is named after retired City Manager Alexander Briseño and is grounded in his leadership philosophy “Gerencia Con Corazon,” practice management with compassion/heart, as well as his leadership principles: Judgement, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Creativity, Passion, Vision, Competency, Diligence, and Accessibility.

2025 Application:

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Application Deadline: March 7, 2025. Click below to view the requirements and apply now:

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ABLDP News & Events

SAHCC Announces ABLDP 2025 Steering Committee

January 17, 2025
Join us in congratulating our dedicated Steering Committee members, who will play a pivotal role in guiding and shaping this year’s program. Their leadership and commitment will help us continue fostering growth and development within our community. Here’s to an exciting year ahead! Alice Garcia , Real Property Management First Class Amanda Pennington , Allstate Insurance Amber Rodriguez , USAA Angela Loera , KW Commercial, Verde Commercial Real Estate Brenda Cervantes Sanchez , Greater; SATX Brent Mora , Generations Federal Credit Union Chastity Aguilar , Nationwide Insurance Christopher Valdez , Broadway Bank Clarissa Tejeda , Texas A&M University – San Antonio Dpbetlehem Reyna , Texas Capital Bank Elissa Garza , Poznecki-Camarillo, LLC Gabriella Villegas , Project Permitting of Texas James Cooper , St. Philip’s College Juan M. Sanchez , JMS CPA, PLLC Lori Day , disABILITYsa Marisa Palmer , San Antonio Water System Nestor Esparza Magana , SAPI Nicolas Garcia , Pre-K 4 SA / City of San Antonio Scott Rosario , The American Red Cross Stephanie Cantu , USAA For more information about the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program, please call 210-225-0462 or visit our program web page .

SAHCC Announces ABLDP Class of 2025 Co-Chair Elects

January 14, 2025
The Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) is excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan P. Melchor and Lynn Blanco Pérez as the Co-Chairs Elect for the 2025 cohort. These exceptional leaders bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and a shared commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in San Antonio.

SAHCC Announces ABLDP Class of 2025 Co-Chairs

January 10, 2025
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) proudly announces Dr. Reba Sims, Director of Student Housing at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez, Senior Sales Executive at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk, as Co-Chairs for the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) Class of 2025.
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The ABLDP Mission:

To enrich leadership and professional development through strategic planning, change management, teamwork, sustainability, and civic engagement.

Participants engage in an experience that builds and enhances personal and professional leadership skills. The program curriculum provides participants with the aptitude to meet the intellectual and often emotional demands of leadership.


The Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program is a personal and professional leadership development program focused on outcomes that include strategic planning, building great teams, and leading and managing change.

2025 Program Leadership

2025 Co-Chairs

  • Dr. Reba Sims,  Director of Student Housing, Texas A&M University – San Antonio
  • Ricardo “ Ricky” Ramirez, Senior Sales Executive, San Antonio Marriott River Center on the River Walk and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk

2025 Co-Chair Elects

  • Jonathan Melchor, Financial Services Professional Allstate Financial LLC
  • Lynn Blanco Pérez, Trade Program Analyst, Toyota North America

2025 Steering Committee

  • Alice Garcia, Real Property Management First Class
  • Amanda Pennington, Allstate Insurance
  • Amber Rodriguez, USAA
  • Angela Loera, KW Commercial, Verde Commercial Real Estate
  • Brenda Cervantes Sanchez, Greater; SATX
  • Brent Mora, Generations Federal Credit Union
  • Chastity Aguilar, Nationwide Insurance
  • Christopher Valdez, Broadway Bank
  • Clarissa Tejeda, Texas A&M University – San Antonio
  • Dpbetlehem Reyna, Texas Capital Bank
  • Elissa Garza, Poznecki-Camarillo, LLC
  • Gabriella Villegas, Project Permitting of Texas
  • James Cooper, St. Philip’s College
  • Juan M. Sanchez, JMS CPA, PLLC
  • Lori Day, disABILITYsa
  • Marisa Palmer, San Antonio Water System
  • Nestor Esparza Magana, SAPI
  • Nicolas Garcia, Pre-K 4 SA / City of San Antonio
  • Scott Rosario, The American Red Cross
  • Stephanie Cantu, USAA

ABLDP Application

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Application Deadline: March 7, 2025

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TUITION:
$1000 Member Tuition*

* If you or the organization you are a part of is not an SAHCC Member, you have the option to become one at time of your acceptance. You must become a Bronze Member or higher.

Application Documents:

Please have the following prepared to submit:

  • Essay Question: What value will you bring to the ABLDP program and how will participation in the 2025 class support your personal vision for a better San Antonio?
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • 1-3 References
  • Resume
  • Headshot Profile Photo
  • Employer Commitment Form (click here to download)

2025 ABLDP Schedule

  • Welcome Reception Friday, May 9, 2025
  • Class 1 Friday, June 13, 2025
  • Class 2 Friday, July 11, 2025
  • Class 3 Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Class 4 Friday, September 12, 2025
  •  Class 5 Friday, October 10, 2025
  • Class 6 Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Graduation Friday, December 12, 2025
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