“My daughters are involved in
the community and learning on
their own that there’s no bet-
ter feeling than helping others
in need. I try to instill in them
my faith in God and pray they
allow Him to take the wheel. I
want them to grow up knowing
that we can move mountains,
together.”
Claudia Sandoval
Fund Development & Community Relations
Rebekah Children's Services
Claudia Sandoval began working with Rebekah
Children’s Services 16 years ago, at age 21, and she has
evolved along with the agency to fulfi ll her current role
as Fund Development & Community Relations Director.
She oversees planning, implementation and evaluation
of community relations and development activities to
support the RCS mission and goals. Her previous roles
with RCS include Community Relations Coordination,
Family Resource Center Coordinator, and Program
Supervisor in Prevention and Education. Claudia also
collaborated with RCS as a Caseworker under contract
with the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services
in Gilroy. She has worked to develop a rapport with
clients, educating them in life skills and family wellness,
and encouraging youth to make positive changes for a
better life. Claudia devoted fi ve years as a State Certifi ed
Advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault
prevention—a volunteer effort on behalf of Community
Solutions—while she was a student at DeAnza College.
Prior to that, Claudia was a Professional NFL Cheerleader
for fi ve years with the San Francisco 49ers and E2K
Sports. Among the highlights of pro cheerleading were
performing around the world, and greeting US soldiers
back from their tour of duty. She serves on the board of
One Giving Tree, as Membership Chair for the Latino
Family Fund de Gilroy, as a Gilroy Rotary Club member,
and as an Ambassador for the Gilroy Chamber of Com-
merce. She also volunteers with the Gilroy Garlic Festival
and Second Harvest Food Drive. Claudia has a Bachelor’s
degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from CSU Mon-
terey Bay. She lives in Gilroy and is the proud mother of
three daughters aged 5 to 18: Olivia, Isabella, and Taylor.
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