Sergio Delgado, Chief Development Officer at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, was recognized with a 2024 Texas Development Award for Outstanding Performance on Sept. 13.
“It’s my honor to work with Texas Nursing’s many dedicated supporters and the entire team at the UT Austin School of Nursing to advance the School’s mission,” Delgado said.
Since joining the School of Nursing in 2015, Delgado has advanced from assistant director of development to chief development officer. Throughout his leadership, the development team has established numerous endowments that provide lasting support for nursing students and faculty. These efforts have strengthened the School and contributed to healthier communities throughout the world.
“We are grateful for Sergio’s commitment to our students, faculty and alumni at the School of Nursing,” said Dean Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN. “His dedication has made a lasting impact on our community, helping to foster an environment where excellence in education, research and practice can thrive. We are fortunate to have a chief development officer who truly believes in our mission and the future of nursing.”
Throughout the UT Austin What Starts Here campaign that launched in 2017, the School of Nursing’s goal has increased four times, driven by the pride and generosity of Texas Nursing alumni and donors who continue to support the School’s mission.
"Sergio Delgado is the biggest reason I have made UT Nursing a significant philanthropic priority,” said Kim Chapman, BSN ’85. “Our relationship began when he contacted me after I made a modest donation to the School ten years ago. He did an unbelievable job of demonstrating how my commitment of time and money could impact the School of Nursing and, at the same time, enrich my alumni experience.
“Over the years, my philanthropic relationship with Sergio has evolved into a genuine friendship,” she continued. “He makes donors feel incredibly special and is a fantastic ambassador for UT. He has even taught my husband Jeff—definitely not a UT graduate—to flash the ‘Hook ’em Horns’ sign—a monumental paradigm shift. Sergio bleeds Burnt Orange—he’s a true Texas treasure and a legendary figure to the School of Nursing community."