Project Transformation Rio Texas Names Sharla Bell as New CEO

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (June 13, 2023)- Project Transformation (PT) Rio Texas Board of Directors has selected Sharla Bell as the new CEO to lead the organization into the future of transforming communities through its impact for the 3 Cs, children, college, and church. This is prompted by the retirement at the end of the summer of PT's founder Kercida McClain.

"Project Transformation Rio Texas is as strong as it has ever been, led by a highly capable board of directors and staff," expressed McClain. "Sharla is the right person to take PT to the next level. Her non-profit and ministry experience is exactly what is needed for the next phase of PT's life."

Sharla Bell will begin mid-June. She has an MA in English and a Master of Theological Studies and has worked with young people her entire adult life. From working as a High School English teacher to being a tutor and later serving ten years in Children and Student Ministry at her home church.

"Meaningful relationships with God and with each other can change the world," Bell exclaims. "I am excited to lead Project Transformation Rio Texas, whose mission to transform communities by engaging children, college students and churches in purposeful relationships, so closely aligns with my core beliefs."

McClain is not stepping down just yet as she wants to help with the transition and celebrate the nonprofit’s 9th summer of improving children’s reading levels and setting college students on a trajectory of world-changing success.

Please join Project Transformation Rio Texas in welcoming the new CEO, Sharla Bell.

About Project Transformation

Project Transformation Rio Texas was founded in 2015 and has grown to serve in San Antonio, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley implementing literacy focused summer camps and out of school programming aimed at improving children’s reading levels and SEL skills. It does this by providing college students with paid internships where they receive professional skills and leadership development by implementing the summer camps in partnership with community focused churches.