Meet the Team

Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Leadership Empowerment Group, LLC. and has been a consultant for over 8 years. Dr. Hinojosa earned a PhD in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University. She is an expert in soft skills and leadership training. She currently provides training in our three locations(RGV-SA-WACO). 

Mr. Hinojosa is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Leadership Empowerment Group, LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the computer industry, Mr. Hinojosa has an extensive background in sales, customer service, business structure, and support services. In addition, Mr. Hinojosa has served his community for over 10 years as a volunteer fire fighter who specializes in training and support.

Erika Herevia has been a part of Leadership Empowerment Group, LLC. for two years. Erika is the Director of Business Development and is in charge of grant and proposal writing.  She is located at the Mercedes, TX. Headquarters. She earned a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Dr. Monica Villarreal has been a consultant with Leadership Empowerment Group for 2 years. Dr. Villarreal earned the PhD in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University and is an expert in leadership and communication. She is currently a member of the Rio Grande Valley team and works with wide variety of clients. 

Dr. Myra Garcia has been a part of Leadership Empowerment Group for over a year. She earned the PhD in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University. She is an expert in Leadership and Compliance issues. Dr. Garcia leads training workshops for various groups in the Rio Grande Valley. 

Dr. Randall Garza has been a part of the Leadership Empowerment Group San Antonio team for almost a year. Dr. Garza earned a PhD in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University and is considered the expert in leadership and team building.

Dr. Kristine Garza has been a  consultant with Leadership Empowerment Group for over a year. Dr. Garza earned a PhD in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University. She is an expert in leadership and team culture/climate. She is currently a team member of the Rio Grande Valley and provides workforce training Valley wide. 

The Leadership Empowerment Group would like to welcome Elaine Botello to the team. Elaine Botello will serve the Waco community leading training workshops in soft skills and leadership. Mrs. Botello is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification through the nationally recognized Human Resources Certification Institute. 

Elaine F. Botello, PHR 

The Leadership Empowerment Group would like to welcome Dr. Lisa Longoria to the team. Dr. Lisa Longoria is a physician assistant and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Department at UTRGV. Dr. Longoria earned a PhD in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University. Dr. Lisa Longoria will serve the Rio Grande Valley community leading training workshops in soft skills, leadership, and healthcare.