Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Welcomes Gwen Snyder and Gardenia Strong
Aug 15, 2025
WSRCA Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2025
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), the nonprofit community partnership delivering innovative and sustainable workforce development solutions to empower the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, has announced the addition of Gwen Snyder as Director of Child Care and Early Learning and Gardenia Strong as Child Care and Early Learning Specialist.
Gwen Snyder brings a strong background in education, sales, and policy support, with extensive experience in early childhood programs and the Child Care Scholarship Program. She has worked closely with the Texas Workforce Commission, boards, and contractors to expand access to quality care for families across Texas. Passionate about early childhood education and brain development from birth to age five, Gwen will lead WSRCA’s Child Care and Early Learning team to expand provider support, strengthen partnerships, and align programs with business development, workforce initiatives, and communications efforts.
Gardenia Strong joins WSRCA with a background in program management, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership, having served as Senior Fundraising Manager for the Greater Austin YMCA and Program Manager for Power for Parkinson’s. Committed to equity and creating opportunities for children and families, Gardenia will oversee the planning, implementation, and management of child care contracts to ensure high-quality outcomes while supporting the integrated delivery of early learning, workforce development, and community services across the region.
"We’re thrilled to welcome Gwen Snyder and Gardenia Strong to our Child Care and Early Learning team. Their passion, expertise, and dedication to building stronger futures for children and families will help us expand quality care, deepen community partnerships, and create more opportunities for working parents across our nine-county region." — Diane Cook, COO, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
Through their work, WSRCA will enhance provider support, foster community partnerships, and increase access to high-quality care for working families. This effort is part of WSRCA’s ongoing strategy to bridge skills gaps, drive economic development, and ensure equitable access to career and business growth opportunities across Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Williamson counties. For more information, visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com.
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About Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) is a nonprofit community partnership providing no-cost recruitment, employment services, and early-learning child care tuition scholarships to empower businesses, employers, and job seekers in the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas. Through innovative workforce strategies, regional collaborations, and customized solutions, WSRCA drives economic growth by connecting businesses with skilled talent, expanding career opportunities for individuals, and strengthening communities. The Rural Capital Area includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Williamson counties.
To learn more about how WSRCA is building a stronger Central Texas workforce, visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com.
