Pricilla Ponce Henderson has proudly been with AVANCE for over 20 years . Her journey began as a Child Development Teacher and then progressed to Center Director, Manager of Center-Based Services, and Assistant EHS Director. Currently, she serves as the Head Start and Early Head Start Director. Pricilla feels blessed to have the opportunity to give back to the community by educating and empowering the families AVANCE serves each day. Through leadership and role modeling, Pricilla strives to incorporate the AVANCE core values and AVANCE mission statement.

Pricilla is from San Antonio, has a very supportive family and extended family, which has prepared her to support all AVANCE families and staff. Pricilla has a passion for rescuing and fostering animals until they find loving, permanent homes. Additionally, through her strong faith, she firmly believes that all things in life are possible.