Blanca Salinas Guzman
Hollister,California
Summary
Community engagement professional with strong background in education as well as building and maintaining community relationships. Recognized for driving engagement initiatives that enhance community involvement and strengthen partnerships. Recognized for team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs with skills in communication and project management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
Navigator Schools
Hollister, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Managed communication strategies across multiple platforms to ensure consistent messaging and outreach effectiveness.
- Oversee the implementation and management of the Community Schools Grant and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) across all four Navigator Schools campuses.
- Lead strategic planning and coordination efforts that align community school initiatives with district and site goals.
- Manage budgets, compliance, and reporting requirements tied to grant-funded programs.
- Foster and sustain district-wide partnerships with community-based organizations and public agencies to strengthen student and family supports.
- Provide guidance and capacity building to site Coordinators to ensure consistent program effectiveness and community impact.
- Assessed community needs through surveys, focus groups, and data analysis to inform program development.
- Mentored team members in best practices for community engagement, fostering a culture of professional growth and development within the department.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Community Schools Coordinator
Navigator Schools
Hollister, CA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Led school reform through coordinating the elements of a community school model including coordination and integration, deep and focused partnerships, and access and equity.
- Assessed school community needs and assets and oversaw integration of services and programming for students during regular school year.
- Evaluated and revised student support systems and build capacity of staff to follow systems that benefit students and families the most.
- Assisted with program evaluation (including data collection, analysis and reporting).
- Designed, developed and coordinated Special Community School projects.
- Developed and sustained partnerships with city and county services and non-profit agencies to provide supports and opportunities to students and families that meet their identified needs.
- Coordinated community engagement initiatives to strengthen partnerships with local organizations.
- Developed and implemented programs that support student academic achievement and well-being.
STEM Teacher
Navigator Schools
Hollister, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with grade level and subject matter counterparts to increase effectiveness of teaching methods and instructional delivery.
- Invested in personal professional development by fully participating in weekly coaching and feedback sessions.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas for improvement and tailor lesson plans accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to improve student performance in standardized assessments in STEM subjects.
Education
B.A.L.S, Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University of Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05-2021
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05-2019
Associate of Arts - Communications
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05-2019
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Grant Writing
- Team management
- Organizational skills
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Navigator Schools
07.2023 - Current
Community Schools Coordinator
Navigator Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
STEM Teacher
Navigator Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
B.A.L.S, Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University of Monterey Bay
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Gavilan College
Associate of Arts - Communications
Gavilan College