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Andreina Sanchez

Austin

Summary

Empathetic DEI-focused leader with experience in inclusive programs, advising teams, and driving data-informed strategies across nonprofit, education, and research settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

CASA of Travis County
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to a team of 4 direct reports, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on volunteer and case management objectives
  • Lead team advocacy efforts with a focus on equity, ensuring alignment with CASA policies and the best interests of children, particularly in underrepresented or marginalized communities
  • Facilitate weekly supervisions and biweekly team meetings, promoting collaboration and inclusion in discussions around case dynamics, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy strategies
  • Review and approve reports and documents submitted to the court, ensuring they are comprehensive and meet the highest standards of equity and compliance

Resource Specialist

CASA of Travis County
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Designed and delivered trainings to staff and volunteer advocates on topics such as advocating for youth of color, engaging families from diverse backgrounds, and ensuring inclusivity in advocacy efforts
  • Built and maintained relationships with over 50 local service providers through strategic outreach, ensuring equitable access to community resources for all clients
  • Provided strategic consultation to advocacy staff, assessing client needs and developing tailored action plans for over 100 clients, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
  • Pioneered a newly established role, developing foundational processes and protocols from the ground up; consistently ensured compliance with grant data expectations and surpassed year one benchmarks

Child Advocacy Specialist

CASA of Travis County
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed and trained 15+ advocates, achieving a 90% retention rate, with a focus on culturally competent practices, including bilingual (English/Spanish) services and engagement strategies for diverse families
  • Coordinated communication with legal entities and service providers for 15-20 cases, synthesizing findings for judicial presentation in child welfare court cases
  • Conducted bilingual client assessments to evaluate strengths and needs, ensuring that advocacy strategies were inclusive and reflective of the diverse backgrounds of clients

Operations Specialist

Teach for America
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed and implemented an operations plan for a 100+ corps member summer institute, emphasizing logistics, accommodations, and catering that met the needs of a diverse cohort of corps members
  • Delivered technical and logistical support to corps members, contributing to a 93% retention rate by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Teach for America/ Uplift Luna Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Engaged in Teach for America leadership training with a focus on championing DEI initiatives in Title 1 schools
  • Revamped curriculum to include culturally relevant pedagogy, ensuring an inclusive classroom environment where all students could thrive
  • Achieved a 60% improvement in student CA1 to CA4 scores through data-driven instruction and differentiated learning, promoting an equitable learning experience for all students
  • Recognized for creating a classroom culture of belonging, where students from diverse backgrounds felt valued and empowered

Research & Teaching Assistant

Texas A&M University Economics Department
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conducted research on the impact of microfinance lending tools on diverse populations, contributing to policy recommendations aimed at promoting economic equity
  • Presented research findings to inform economic development studies, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies for underrepresented communities
  • Improved student test scores by 35% through targeted feedback and clarification of complex economic concepts, ensuring that all students had the opportunity to succeed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics, minor in Business

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Economics

Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Salesforce
  • Canva
  • Stata
  • Team training and development
  • Public speaking
  • Bilingual, Native Spanish Speaker

Certification

Texas Educator Certification Examination Program, Core Subjects 4th-8th, English as a Second Language Supplemental, Grades (4-8)

Timeline

Program Manager

CASA of Travis County
10.2024 - Current

Resource Specialist

CASA of Travis County
03.2023 - 10.2024

Child Advocacy Specialist

CASA of Travis County
09.2022 - 03.2023

Operations Specialist

Teach for America
04.2022 - 07.2022

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Teach for America/ Uplift Luna Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022

Research & Teaching Assistant

Texas A&M University Economics Department
05.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Economics, minor in Business

Texas A&M University

Economics

Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona

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