{"id":2236,"date":"2025-01-13T21:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T03:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bpa.org\/a2r3\/?page_id=2236"},"modified":"2025-01-14T08:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:42:41","slug":"rp-candidates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bpa.org\/a2r3\/rp-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet your Regional President Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e2236-e1 m1q4-0 m1q4-1 m1q4-2 m1q4-3\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-image\" data-x-element-bg-layer=\"{&quot;parallaxSize&quot;:&quot;150%&quot;,&quot;parallaxDir&quot;:&quot;h&quot;,&quot;parallaxRev&quot;:false}\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-container max width e2236-e2 m1q4-6\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e2236-e3 m1q4-7\"><h1  class=\"h-custom-headline h2\" style=\"color: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);\"><span>Meet the Candidates<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2236-e5 m1q4-0 m1q4-1 m1q4-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2236-e6 m1q4-8 m1q4-9 m1q4-b m1q4-c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2236-e7 m1q4-i m1q4-j\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2236-e8 m1q4-m\"><h3>Below are the candidates that want to represent Area 2 Region 3 for the 2025-2026 Academic year. Below you will find their candidate speech, 100-word statement and resume.&nbsp;<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2236-e9 m1q4-8 m1q4-9 m1q4-b m1q4-d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2236-e10 m1q4-i m1q4-j\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2236-e11 m1q4-m\"><h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><em>Disclaimer: Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2236-e12 m1q4-1 m1q4-3 m1q4-5\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2236-e13 m1q4-9 m1q4-a m1q4-e m1q4-f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2236-e14 m1q4-i m1q4-j m1q4-k\"><span class=\"x-image e2236-e15 m1q4-n\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bpa.org\/a2r3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Samantha-Lozano.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2236-e16 m1q4-i m1q4-j\"><h3  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Samantha Lozano<\/span><\/h3><h4  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>STISD Health Professions<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"x-acc e2236-e19 m1q4-o\" id=\"x-acc-e2236-e19\"><div class=\"e2236-e20 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2236-e20\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2236-e20\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e20\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h4>Candidate Speech<\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2236-e20\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2236-e20\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e20\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FYl6DinVy4w?si=s1k1wf89P3kQC0HW\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2236-e22 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2236-e22\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2236-e22\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e22\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h4>100 Word Statement<\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2236-e22\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2236-e22\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e22\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2236-e23 m1q4-m\"><h5>My name is Samantha Lozano, and I am truly passionate about BPA and everything it represents. As a dedicated member, I have gained invaluable skills and experiences that I\u2019m eager to share with others. If elected as Regional President, I aim to foster stronger connections between chapters and ensure every member has the support they need to succeed. I believe in BPA\u2019s mission of developing leadership and am committed to providing opportunities for growth, collaboration, and networking. With my enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership skills, I would be honored to serve and represent our region with pride.<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2236-e24 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2236-e24\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2236-e24\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e24\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h4>Resume<\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2236-e24\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2236-e24\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e24\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2236-e25 m1q4-m\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2242\" src=\"https:\/\/bpa.org\/a2r3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Samantha-Lozano-Resume.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2236-e26 m1q4-0 m1q4-1 m1q4-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2236-e27 m1q4-8 m1q4-9 m1q4-b m1q4-g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2236-e28 m1q4-i m1q4-k m1q4-l\"><hr class=\"x-line e2236-e29 m1q4-p\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2236-e30 m1q4-1 m1q4-3 m1q4-5\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2236-e31 m1q4-9 m1q4-a m1q4-e m1q4-h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2236-e32 m1q4-i m1q4-j m1q4-k\"><span class=\"x-image e2236-e33 m1q4-n\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bpa.org\/a2r3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/01\/Matilda-Olivarez.jpg\" width=\"467\" height=\"662\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2236-e34 m1q4-i m1q4-j\"><h3  class=\"h-custom-headline h3\" ><span>Matilda Olivarez<\/span><\/h3><h4  class=\"h-custom-headline h4\" ><span>Weslaco High School<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"x-acc e2236-e37 m1q4-o\" id=\"x-acc-e2236-e37\"><div class=\"e2236-e38 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2236-e38\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2236-e38\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e38\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h4>Candidate Speech<\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2236-e38\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2236-e38\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e38\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o8EEmSfCVIc?si=Y0JBwCjl8ICh5kxY\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2236-e40 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2236-e40\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2236-e40\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e40\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h4>100 Word Statement<\/h4><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2236-e40\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2236-e40\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2236-e40\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2236-e41 m1q4-m\"><h5>As a candidate for this esteemed position, I have several ideas and aspirations for this region, if elected. One of these goals is to create a stronger community within our organization, specifically our region in particular instead of focusing solely on placing and qualifying for state competition. I believe we can set our thinking habits into a more welcoming and inclusive environment for the different chapters within the region. 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