Written by Kirby Conda, Kylie Cooper and Vanessa Perez
Portraits by Shoocha Photography | Makeup by Evangelyn Reyes, Dust My Face | Hair by Hector Perez Jr., Design Concepts Salon | Styling by Alexa Gignac, Julian Gold Corpus Christi
Each October, The Bend proudly dedicates its issue to celebrating the women who shape our community. The HER feature and award serve one clear purpose: to honor the dynamic female leaders of the Coastal Bend who are creating a lasting impact and paving the way for others to thrive. Across diverse industries, these women have invested their time, energy and resources to drive meaningful change. We are honored to present to you the HER 2025 honorees.
A rare combination of empathy, humility and fierce determination, Dr. Amy Mintz is the type of person who keeps a bag of dog food in her trunk in case she comes across a stray in need of a meal. In the corner of her office, a Hobby Lobby bag overflows with materials for an upcoming child development workshop she’s leading for one of her many volunteer organizations. Playful yet purposeful, Mintz creates threads of change and growth, contributing meaningfully to the ecosystem around her through an intrinsic motivation to care for her community…