Sylvia C. Rodriguez
Civic Leadership
Sylvia Rodriguez served as Executive Director of the Valero Energy Foundation for 12 years and retired in November 2020 after 28 years of service.
Since April 2007, Sylvia was responsible for managing Valero Energy Foundation’s approximately $20 million annual budget related to all aspects of Valero’s charitable investments and volunteer efforts throughout the company’s business operations in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. In this role, Valero was recognized by Points of Light as one of the top community-minded companies in the U.S.
Throughout her career and in retirement, Sylvia has remained committed to volunteering for various nonprofit organizations, many in support of women’s initiatives.
She currently serves on the board of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce and will continue her role as co-chair of its 2023 annual scholarship luncheon benefiting non-traditional female students enrolled at the Alamo Colleges.
Sylvia is also a member of the San Antonio Chapters of the Texas Women’s Forum and Executive Women International (EWI) and remains involved in pursuing their missions of advancing women’s leadership and equality, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement.
Sylvia is also active in fundraising for EWI’s scholarship fund and professional development programs.
Although very active in the community, Sylvia thoroughly enjoys retirement with her husband Marty, three children, their spouses and nine grandchildren.
She also finds time for cycling, primitive camping, gardening, volunteering and spending time with family and friends in San Antonio and at their Wimberley home.
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