RAYETTA SANCHEZ
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated Community Liaison bringing 9 years of DCS communications and community liaison contribution to fulfill Director of Communications role. Strong academic and professional background in communications. Highly motivated leader, organized, and skilled in writing and public speaking, with an aptitude for connecting with people and building trusted relationships. Called to the mission of making a significant difference in the lives of Arizona's most vulnerable children and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
06.2016 - Current
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with 100+ community partners and stakeholders to benefit the children, youth and families that we serve.
- Managed programs and events, including Giving Tree, FACT Program, and Luggage of Love.
- Enhanced public relations for DCS by effective communication in the news, and by speaking to large and small groups.
- Assisted in developing and implementing DCS marketing and public relations strategy, including writing and editing.
- Strengthened relationships and built trust with the foster community by providing event/game tickets and resources.
- Participated in creation and operation of SPIRIT Committee to promote employee retention.
- Edited volunteer policy and managed volunteer screening.
- Collaborated with colleagues on the communications team and agency-wide DCS staff, as needed.
- 2017 – 2024 – Provided over $8,000,000 worth of resources to foster families/children.
- 2025 – By year-end, on track to provide an estimated $800,000 for a total of nearly $9,000,000.
Partner Relations Regional Representative
Jewish Voice Ministries International
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Cultivated meaningful connections with high-contributing donors.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Developed strategies to enhance relationships with partners.
- Worked with the team to strategize and plan outreach and marketing efforts.
Family Support Worker
Child & Family Support Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked with families in crisis.
- Offered support to families with DCS involvement, with the goal of keeping families together.
- Developed relationships with parents and children to serve them effectively.
- Assisted families with community services, parenting skills, child development, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing/Advertising
Arizona State University
Skills
- Community partnerships
- Leadership
- Writing, editing and public speaking
- Planning and organizing
- Human relations
- Discretion when handling sensitive topics
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Collaboration
Timeline
Community Liaison
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
06.2016 - Current
Partner Relations Regional Representative
Jewish Voice Ministries International
08.2014 - 06.2016
Family Support Worker
Child & Family Support Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing/Advertising
Arizona State University