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Stephanie Vasquez

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Chief Program Officer, Alamo Promise, Alamo Colleges District

Stephanie Vasquez is the Chief Program Officer for the Alamo Promise program at the Alamo Colleges District, where she has been instrumental in shaping and expanding one of the region’s most inclusive tuition-free college initiatives. Over her 16-year career with Alamo Colleges, Vasquez has overseen the enrollment of over 30,000 Promise Scholars and helped design crucial wraparound support services, such as academic advising and advocacy centers. Known for her commitment to increasing educational access and completion rates in Bexar County, she plays a central role in local partnerships and strategies aimed at combating generational poverty through higher education. Vasquez’s leadership continues to drive innovative solutions for student success throughout San Antonio.

Dec. 5, 2025

149. How AlamoPROMISE Continues Expanding College Access for San Antonians

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the Alamo Promise program—a tuition-free initiative from the Alamo Colleges District aimed at lowering barriers to higher education for Bexar County high school graduates. The program...