Richard Hernandez Director of Grants Development, Anneleise Sanchez Director of Special Events & Development, and Raquel Torres Administrative Asst.

Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, is pleased to announce several appointments to key positions at the organization. Richard Hernandez has been appointed director of grants development, Anneleise Sanchez as director of special events & development, and Raquel Torres as administrative assistant.

As director of grants development, Hernandez is responsible for the development and execution of a strategic approach and plan to meet grant specific revenue goals by developing and enhancing partnerships with other funders, and achieving desired impact within the community. He has three major areas of responsibility: research, writing, and grant administration.

Hernandez joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade from The Children’s Trust Youth Development Initiative, where he served as a contracts (grants) manager, as well as a community advocacy & outreach specialist, for approximately 10 years. Before that time, he worked as a real estate agent and mortgage broker. Prior, he was an associate professor at Florida International University, and a language arts teacher and coach at South Dade Senior High School. He holds a Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University in management and administration of educational programs, and a Bachelor of Science from Florida International University in English, with State of Florida professional certifications in educational leadership and English.

As director of special events & development, Sanchez handles the overseeing, implementation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan, which includes special events, cause-specific fundraising initiatives, affinity groups, corporate donations, and in-kind resources.

She most recently worked for government clientele as a public information officer for two years. Before that time, she served as a marketing coordinator/intern for Billboard magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Science in editing, writing and media; with a minor in communications from Florida State University.

Torres, as administrative assistant, ensures the efficient day-to-day operation of the office, and supports the work of management and other staff. Before joining Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, she worked for six years in retail, including three years as a store manager for Champs Sports. She holds an associate degree from Florida Gulf Coast University, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s from Florida International University in psychology, with a concentration in human resources.

“Richard, Anneleise and Raquel are all wonderful additions to our team,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “They are all truly dedicated to the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade: to enable young people, especially those who need us most,

to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.”

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org.