In Loving Memory of Sabrina Walker Hernandez: Visionary Nonprofit Leader and Beloved Edinburg Advocate Passes Away
President & CEO, Building Better Boards
Born and raised with an unwavering spirit of service, Sabrina Walker Hernandez passed away on July 13, 2025, in Edinburg, Texas, after a courageous battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
🌟 A Life of Leadership and Service
Sabrina was more than a CEO—she was a visionary entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for nonprofits. As the founder and driving force behind Supporting World Hope (later Building Better Boards), she specialized in empowering organizations through strategic planning, revenue systems, and board development. Her work helped raise over $36 million for mission-driven groups, including an astounding $14 million in one of the poorest counties in the U.S.
Upon receiving her stem cell transplant, she launched Supporting World Hope from her hospital bed—a testament to her remarkable resolve and passion.
A veteran U.S. Army specialist, Sabrina transitioned seamlessly into nonprofit leadership, including a tenure as CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV, where she championed youth development.
🎓 A Scholar and Mentor
Her credentials included a Master’s in Public Administration, a Harvard Business School Certification in Nonprofit Management, and certifications from Clemson University and UT–Pan American. She trained over 10,000 leaders across sectors.
Sabrina’s mission: to “disrupt organizational deficiencies by revitalizing revenue, demolishing the glass ceiling, and establishing new stages through resilient leadership.”
💝 Tributes from the Rio Grande Valley
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV said:
“Sabrina believed in the potential of every child and fought tirelessly to ensure they believed in themselves too.”
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Museum of South Texas History shared:
“You felt her presence the moment she walked into a room … a champion for the entire region.”
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Village in the Valley (ViVa):
“Sabrina devoted her life to serving others … her impact … is immeasurable.”
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The City of Edinburg recognized her leadership on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council and the city’s All-America City Award delegation
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AltaCair Foundation, VIDA, and the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley all praised her boundless energy, devotion, and ability to lift others through her work.
🧩 A Personal Legacy
Sabrina lived by her own example—resilient, humble, and inspiring. From battling cancer to building national nonprofit boards, she embodied the mission she taught. A mentee described her as “a force of nature,” whose laughter “could light up any room,” and whose spirit was “always ready with advice or connections.”
✨ Memorial Services & How to Honor Her
Arrangements are still being finalized. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to organizations aligned with her vision—including Building Better Boards, Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg, or leadership training nonprofits she supported.
💬 Final Words
Sabrina Walker Hernandez was a builder of teams, champions of missions, and believer in potential. Her legacy lives on in every board she strengthened, every nonprofit she helped, and every young leader she mentored.
May her leadership continue to inspire, and may her community honor her memory by carrying forward the passion and purpose she embodied.