CHRISTY BOTTO
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS)
Sacramento,CA
20
years of professional experience
Engagement and organizational development professional with extensive experience developing outreach strategies, cultivating trust-based community and stakeholder partnerships, coordinating interagency initiatives, and communicating with diverse audiences. Career spans California state government, nonprofit prevention programming, healthcare recruitment, and strategic marketing. Combines facilitation and program leadership with data-informed planning, survey-based continuous improvement, and a commitment to equity, accessibility, and meaningful public participation.
Work History
Analyst II | Employee Belonging and Engagement Specialist
1 Year 5 Months- Develop and coordinate employee engagement initiatives with leaders and DEI workgroups, integrating equity, accessibility, belonging, and inclusive communication into department programs and operations.
- Led external outreach and community partnership development for the 2026 Benefits & Wellness Fair in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), engaging local businesses, wellness organizations, and service providers; event reached 335+ in-person attendees and approximately 77 virtual participants.
- Organized a Benefits and Wellness Fair; conducted external community outreach and leveraged trust-based relationships with businesses, wellness providers, and fitness organizations to develop partnerships and connect employees with resources.
- Personally collected and analyzed attendee, volunteer, and vendor survey feedback and authored the post-event lessons-learned recap, translating quantitative findings and participation trends into data-informed outreach recommendations..
- Evaluated interactive engagement and outreach effectiveness: 58.5% of responding attendees (24 of 41) discovered new vendors through Vendor Bingo; identified opportunities to improve accessibility, digital resources, communications, and crowd flow.
- Facilitate Lunch, Leaders, and Laughs executive interviews and gather post-session feedback; support Analyst 101 development, recognition initiatives, and workforce engagement communications.
Senior Recruiter
2 Years 9 Months- Maintained relationships with healthcare professionals and hiring managers, managed approximately 50 active clinicians, and used data-informed outreach to align partner needs and improve retention.
- Negotiated employment contracts and communicated complex recruitment information across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Sourced qualified candidates through ATS, job boards, referrals, and proactive outreach across healthcare talent pipelines.
Regional Sales Manager (2018–2022) | Marketing Manager (2015–2017)
7 Years- Developed and implemented external engagement and multichannel marketing strategies; built long-term partner relationships with distributors and agencies and coordinated outreach to support organizational priorities.
- Analyzed sales metrics and performance indicators to identify trends, guide strategy, and communicate findings; delivered presentations and training to diverse audiences.
Program Director
1 Year 10 Months- Developed and led community-based sexual assault prevention and student education programs focused on healthy relationships, personal agency, and empowerment.
- Coordinated community outreach, cultivated trust-based partnerships with sponsors, wellness organizations, and survivor-support resources, and mobilized volunteer fundraising and awareness groups.
- Created supportive opportunities for survivors to share their experiences and connected audiences with resources through respectful, inclusive engagement.
Associate Campus Director (2010–2012) | Enrollment Coach (2006–2010)
5 Years 4 Months- Managed two university partnerships and advised on outreach, student retention, and program development; contributed to 27% business growth.
- Led and coached a team of 10 and tailored stakeholder communication and engagement strategies to organizational and student needs.
Education
B.A. - Organizational Communication
- Study Abroad: New Zealand
Skills
External Engagement Strategies
Community Partnerships
Interagency Networks
Stakeholder Outreach
Inclusive Communications
JEDI Initiatives
Data-Informed Outreach Materials
Quantitative Summaries
Program Evaluation
Facilitation
Contract Negotiation
Timeline
Analyst II | Employee Belonging and Engagement Specialist
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS)
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Senior Recruiter
AYA HEALTHCARE
07.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Regional Sales Manager (2018–2022) | Marketing Manager (2015–2017)
BOGLE VINEYARDS
06.2015 - 06.2022Read More
Program Director
JEANS 4 JUSTICE
03.2012 - 01.2014Read More
Associate Campus Director (2010–2012) | Enrollment Coach (2006–2010)
INSIDETRACK
11.2006 - 03.2012Read More
California State University, Chico
B.A. from Organizational Communication
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