Please help us welcome Mr. Anthony Maldonado as our new Project AWARE Director!

We are excited to welcome Mr. Anthony Maldonado as our new Project AWARE Director! In this role, he will lead our district's Project AWARE initiative, funded through a $7.5 million, five-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This work will focus on strengthening mental health resources, expanding access to support, and building systems that help our students and families thrive.

Born and raised in the Yakima Valley, Mr. Maldonado brings both a personal connection to our community and extensive experience in public health. A first-generation college graduate, he earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and his Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Throughout his career, he has led public health initiatives, managed federal grants, and worked to improve access to care for communities. Mr. Maldonado most recently served as the Project Prevent Coordinator for the Educational Service District 105. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington State Public Health Association.

We are excited to have him on Team Toppenish and look forward to the experience and leadership he will bring as we continue building stronger systems of support for our Wildcats and their families.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Maldonado to Team Toppenish!