About PSS-College Bound

PSS-College Bound is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Rio Grande Valley. PSS-College Bound works to ensure that all students, regardless of race or economic status, are supported towards their next steps in their post-secondary education. With its headquarters in the Rio Grande Valley, PSS-College Bound will have a presence among two of the lowest post-secondary readiness counties in the state of Texas.

  • Our Services

    PSS-College Bound provides guidance and assistance through the college preparation process. This includes planning the college journey, signing and submitting forms and applications, and identifying and accessing campus resources. Along the way, we promote the development of college readiness skills such as self-advocacy, time management, goal setting, and financial responsibility. These services are available in English and Spanish to both individual students and their families at our partner high schools.

  • Our Mission

    Plan Sign Start-College Bound exists to uplift students and families in the Rio Grande Valley Community by teaching life skills for advancement - via college accessibility- by promoting self-advocacy, resiliency, and accountability.

  • Our Vision

    To be the leading college and career readiness provider serving the Rio Grande Valley by unlocking the unlimited potential of students via a college education

  • Value Statement

    Plan Sign Start- College Bound creates tomorrow’s leaders- today. Providing multiple ARCS between students and their future

    A - Advocate

    R-Respond with resilience

    C- Compassionate

    S-Support

Our Team

  • Ruby Lou Moraida, MEd

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Noe Moraida, III, PhD

    Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer

  • Valerie Paredes, PhD

    Director of Programs

  • Yamileth Ortiz

    College Access Advisor

  • David Longoria

    Board of Directors, President

  • Gracie Trevino

    Board of Directors, Treasurer

  • Christine Perlino Vincent

    Board of Directors, Secretary

  • Noe Moraida, IV

    Board of Directors, Member

  • Patti Zimny

    Board of Directors, Member