SAN ANTONIO–Firstmark Credit Union has named Marisa Pérez-Díaz as the executive director of the Firstmark Foundation, a non-profit public charity focused on making a tangible, positive impact in the education community.
Pérez-Díaz has nearly 10 years of experience in the K-12 and higher education system as a former school district administrator, university co-instructor and member of the Texas State Board of Education.
“We are excited to have Marisa join Firstmark and to launch our Foundation,” said Nathanael Tarwasokono, president and CEO of Firstmark Credit Union. “We look forward to making a positive impact in schools throughout the community on behalf of our members.”
As executive director, Pérez-Díaz will collaborate with leaders in higher education, school districts and education-focused non-profits to identify areas of opportunity to enrich the schools in our community. In partnership, the Firstmark Foundation board will approve the funding of significant needs across the school districts, such as constructing new facilities, improving existing amenities, enhancing learning spaces and providing educator grants and student scholarships.
Pérez-Díaz is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is the proud wife of a school district trustee and mother of three.
The Power to Make an Impact Together
Firstmark said it recently introduced the Power of the Dollar checking product to include a $1 impact fee. The monthly impact fee goes directly to the Firstmark Foundation.