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CHRISTINA SANTIBANEZ
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CHRISTINA SANTIBANEZ

Missouri City,TX

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Desired Job Title

Youth Development Programming/Marketing DirectorCommunity Impact Program DirectorProject Coordinator/Coalition Specialist/Media SpecialistYouth Prevention SpecialistTitle 1 Parent Educator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Missouri City, TX, USHouston, TXSugar Land, TXStafford, TXRichmond, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

45000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancement

Summary

Experienced in directing comprehensive community outreach programs and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in recruiting and training staff, evaluating program effectiveness, and driving engagement through innovative marketing and community-building initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Development Programming/Marketing Director

Creative Dreams Outreach Center
Stafford, TX
08.2025 - Current
  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of after‑school and summer youth development programs, including homework help, life skills, coping skills, and art‑based self‑expression.
  • Led marketing, branding, and outreach efforts that enhanced program visibility and boosted enrollment and community support.
  • Create and distribute promotional materials, social media content, newsletters, and event communications.
  • Oversee daily program operations to ensure a safe, nurturing, and trauma‑informed environment for underserved youth.
  • Build strong relationships with youth, families, schools, and community partners to strengthen engagement and program impact.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff, volunteers, and teaching artists to deliver high‑quality, developmentally appropriate programming.
  • Developed mission-aligned summer programming at reduced rates, increasing accessibility for families and fostering greater participation.
  • Monitor program attendance, participation trends, and youth outcomes; collect and analyze data to guide program improvements.
  • Plan and execute family engagement events, showcases, orientations, and community‑building activities.
  • Supported fundraising initiatives and donor engagement, effectively showcasing program impact and youth success through compelling storytelling.
  • Coordinate daily hot meal service and ensure nutritional, safety, and compliance standards are met.
  • Monitored compliance with organizational policies and youth safety protocols.

Community Impact Program Director

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON
Richmond, Texas
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw and coordinated high‑quality community outreach programs, including food distribution, enrichment initiatives, and community opportunity sites, ensuring alignment with YMCA standards and all state/local regulations.
  • Executed marketing and outreach strategies that enhanced program growth, increased brand visibility, and strengthened community engagement.
  • Collaborated with center leadership, staff, and community partners to strengthen program quality and community impact.
  • Supported staff in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate programming; introduced innovative program expansions aligned with strategic goals.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised program staff while implementing strategies that improved performance and maintained staffing ratios.
  • Directed daily program operations, maintained safety compliance, and upheld risk‑management policies.
  • Ensured adherence to mandated reporting requirements, youth safety protocols, and secure facility access procedures.
  • Managed site budgets and payroll, ensuring fiscal targets were met through accurate forecasting and monitoring of accounts receivable/payable.
  • Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvements.
  • Built strong relationships with families through consistent communication, orientations, conferences, and engagement events.
  • Supported annual fundraising campaigns and guided staff participation to meet center goals.
  • Participated in strategic project teams advancing youth development initiatives.

Project Coordinator/Coalition Specialist/Media Specialist

FORT BEND COMMUNITY PREVENTION COALITION
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Identified and recruited diverse coalition members from community sectors, enhancing collaboration among schools, businesses, healthcare providers, social service organizations, and law enforcement.
  • Assisted in planning, facilitating, and following up on monthly coalition meetings, committee meetings, and other coalition engagements.
  • Develop a working understanding of the five-step Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and assist in implementing the SPF process with the coalition (Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation).
  • Implemented environmental strategies to support coalition objectives.
  • Assisted in developing and coordinating a comprehensive communications plan that integrated traditional and digital media outlets to maximize outreach.
  • Developed and delivered engaging presentations on relevant topics to both youth and adults, fostering awareness and understanding of coalition initiatives.
  • Coordinate an active youth group that will participate in the coalition and develop appropriate media messages that are released through media channels.
  • Posted Statewide Media Campaign content weekly across four social media platforms to engage youth for FBCPC and FBRC Youth Prevention.
  • Created and posted 2-3 original state prevention priority posts on social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for FBCPC and FBRC Youth Prevention.
  • Attend required DSHS/HHSC monthly media web-based meetings and trainings.
  • Maintained monthly and annual records and reported to funding sources.

Youth Prevention Specialist

FORT BEND REGIONAL COUNCIL
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducting curriculum-based prevention education and skills training for children and/or teens in his/her assigned schools. This requires the ability to speak in a classroom.
  • Conducted AOD and tobacco-specific prevention presentations in schools and the community, raising awareness and promoting healthy choices among youth.
  • Coordinated and implemented community and school-based AOD and tobacco-specific alternative activities for youth, enhancing engagement through FBRC's summer programs.
  • Completed comprehensive client risk and protective factor assessments, developed tailored service plans, provided counseling, and conducted follow-ups for the Indicated Prevention Program to ensure effective support.
  • Providing appropriate referrals to community services.
  • Maintaining and submitting correct, complete, and timely documentation/ reporting of all required paperwork, record keeping, and statistical data related to service provision.
  • Participated actively in community coalition meetings to foster collaboration.

Title 1 Parent Educator

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sugar Land, TX
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Coordinated Parent Center schedule to facilitate diverse parental engagement activities.
  • Produced promotional materials including flyers, calendars, agendas, and sign-in sheets to enhance participation in parenting events.
  • Provide best practices tools, resources, and trainings for parents and/or guardians.
  • Conducted surveys with parents to gather insights on their specific needs.
  • Evaluated parent involvement to identify pathways for transitioning to additional volunteer roles.
  • Documented all activities in the Parent Resource Center and uploaded documentation monthly to the Title 1 Crate.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate -

GENESIS VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Houston, TX
01-2003

Nurse Aide Certificate -

GENESIS VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Houston, TX
01-2002

High School -

KEMPNER HIGH SCHOOL
Sugar Land, TX
01-1998

Skills

  • Youth Advocacy
  • Program Development
  • Youth Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organization Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Cultural Competency
  • Communication
  • Empathy

References

Jennifer Pinti, Senior Regional Community Impact Director, 315-395-6220, jpinti76@gmail.com

Timeline

Youth Development Programming/Marketing Director

Creative Dreams Outreach Center
08.2025 - Current

Community Impact Program Director

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON
11.2022 - 05.2025

Project Coordinator/Coalition Specialist/Media Specialist

FORT BEND COMMUNITY PREVENTION COALITION
08.2019 - 08.2021

Youth Prevention Specialist

FORT BEND REGIONAL COUNCIL
06.2018 - 08.2019

Title 1 Parent Educator

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2015 - 05.2017

Medical Assistant Certificate -

GENESIS VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Nurse Aide Certificate -

GENESIS VOCATIONAL TRAINING

High School -

KEMPNER HIGH SCHOOL

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