Dr. Larissa Vilela

Dr. Larissa Vilela: is a DDS from Brazil with a Ph.D. from Canada. Alongside her professional background, she has devoted many hours to community service and is passionate about supporting initiatives that strengthen mental health and well-being. She is honored to join the Holders of Hope Foundation. She and her husband, Councilman Mauricio Galante, own the Golf Center of Arlington, recognized nationwide as a Top 50 golf range and named the 2024 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Larissa is also actively engaged in her children's school and supports a variety of Arlington community organizations, including AISD PTA, Theater Arlington, and Arlington Life Shelter. She is eager to expand her community impact through her work with the Holders of Hope Foundation.