Biography
APPOINTMENTS and ACHIEVEMENTS
PUBLIC SERVANT EDUCATOR CONSULTANT VOLUNTEER
DR. PRETTA VANDIBLE
STALLWORTH
Dr. VanDible Stallworth is a community advocate with profound experience in higher education. She is a former HCC adjunct professor with over 35 years of experience in 4-year, technical, online, and international higher education. As an elected official, non-profit director, retired professor, and Rice University volunteer, Pretta has a unique perspective on community engagement and community college opportunity.
APPOINTMENTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
2018-2023 HCC District 9 TRUSTEE TENURE
2023 President’s Volunteer Service Award
2018 9th Congressional District Recognition Living Legend Honoree
2022 Global Humanitarian Award by Biggest Boss
Authored the Tuition-free and half-Tuition classes for Seniors 55+
Championed the inclusion of HB3554 “No Trafficking Zone” into HCC policy
Job Fair – 1000+ persons employed with Daikin Corporation
Adjunct Professor – 36 years, 8 disciplines for traditional, blended, online, international platforms
COVID-19 Pandemic distribution of 300,000 reusable cloth masks to regional residents
COVID-19 Pandemic food lines distribution volunteer and delivery to 70 homebound Seniors
COVID-19 Pandemic live Car Concerts in South Campus Parking Lot
Distributed 2000+ passes to Childrens Museum for District 9 families
Distributed 1200 WIFI Hot Spots and Chrome Books with Bridging the Digital Divide Inc.
AARP, Young at Heart, District 9 and regional Seniors 50+ education and social activities
Dorothy Thomas Senior Scholarship for students 55+ years
John and Leda Janatsch Scholarship for the Arts and John Janatsch Cancer Awareness Concert
Life Achievement Honors for Teachers 80+ years and Community Volunteers
Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. and Medgar & Myrlie Evers A-TEAAM Initiative
Parents 4 Public Schools of Houston – presented 500+ Guiding Star Awards in K-12 TX Region 4
TPT CDC non-profit organization member of Volunteer Houston
TPT CDC organization participant of United Way Harris County Long Term Recovery Committee
Recruiter volunteer for AFL-CIO Building Trades Union Apprenticeship Readiness Program
Men’s Health Forum – Dr. Gomez, Dr. Garza, Dr. Higgins, Dr. Poindexter, Mr. Janatsch, Mr. Foston
Host District 9 Annual Community Health, Wellness, Backpack Drives
Worthing Early College High School and International Baccalaureate School
Westbury and Madison High Schools Dual Credit expansion
Corporate Volunteer for G-Unity Business Lab for Worthing, Madison high schools
Urban STEM expansion – Robotics STEM and IT Competition Teams at Worthing and 17 schools
Hosted Carla Harris, Morgan Stanley Senior Client Advisor at Rice University
Hosted TREE – a Neo Opera featuring the H-Town Orchestra
Hosted “Le Brunch en Blue” for Dr. Nissi Hamilton’s Human Trafficking prevention, intervention
Hosted “THI Academy – STEMing Green Expo 2023” community event
Render Condolences and Congratulatory certificates to District 9 constituents
Collaborations with 18 community organizations for free educational programs and offerings
Engaged 12 international community organizations in Houston region
Boy Scouts of America, SHAC, Troop 740 Friends of Scouting Badge Counselor, Coordinator
Bend County International Festival – President over 5 project teams and 30 organizations
HISD – 25-year Volunteer for Houston public schools