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
Austin, TX
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
Austin, TX
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
Austin, TX
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
Dallas, TX
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
Dallas, TX
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
College Station, TX
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, TXEconomics
Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
Barcelona, SpainSkills
- 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