Back to About AUEDA

Leadership

The people behind AUEDA

AUEDA San Antonio is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A Board of Directors guides the organization today; the Uriegas family founded it — carrying the vision of Santos B. “Mr. U” Uriegas that no artist or creative family in crisis should stand alone.

Governed by

Board of Directors

Volunteer leadership

  • President

    Hank Reyes

  • Vice President

    Rick Uriegas

  • Secretary

    Maria Trevino

  • Royalty Director

    Noemi Cue

  • Communications Director

    Lourdes Galvan

  • Questions for the board about giving, sponsorship, vendors, or artist support?

    Email AUEDA

Established by

Founders

The Uriegas family

Santos “Mr. U” Uriegas

1932 – 2025

Founded AUEDA to bring emergency help to artists in crisis and scholarships to young creatives — and reigned as Piñatas’ first Senior King.

Margo Uriegas

Founder

A founder of AUEDA San Antonio, carrying the organization’s mission of scholarships and artist support forward.

Rick Uriegas

Founder

A founder of AUEDA San Antonio who also serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President.

Read Mr. U’s full story

Want to get involved, sponsor Piñatas in the Barrio, or ask about artist support? Reach the board above — or follow AUEDA on Facebook for the latest news.

Mail: AUEDA San Antonio, 119 Paramount Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78228

Contact AUEDA (210) 325-7714 AUEDA on Facebook