EMERGE’s 2026 Build the Village Luncheon was recently featured in CultureMap Houston, highlighting the energy of this year’s event and the powerful stories shared from the stage. The article recaps the luncheon at River Oaks Country Club, honors Mia Mends’ leadership and commitment to EMERGE, spotlights Diana Villatoro Sorto’s Princeton announcement, and notes that the event raised more than $760,000 to support EMERGE scholars.
