Vashil Fernandez
Vashil Fernandez Director of Planning & Community Development and Health for the city of Texarkana, Texas. vashil.fernandez@valpo.edu Graduated: Degrees earned in 2014, 2015, and 2016
Degree
Bachelor’s in International Business, two Master’s in International Commerce and Policy and International Economics and Finance
Best memories from your Valpo days:
I have a lot of great memories after attending Valpo for 5 years! I met my beautiful wife my freshman year. I played on the men’s basketball team and won 4 championships, making the NCAA tournament twice.
Some of my best memories were just being involved in and around the university. Also through Valparaiso International Student Association (VISA), I was able to showcase the many aspects of my culture and learn about other cultures through the different activities they hosted.
Since leaving Valpo, I played basketball professionally until retiring from basketball in September 2019. Now I am working in Economic Development, and was promoted in 2021 to the Director of Planning for Community Development & Health for the city of Texarkana, Texas.