Just in Time for Foster Youth Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Just in Time for Foster Youth, a nonprofit that provides critical support to nearly 3,000 young people each year as they leave the foster care system without a safety net or family to guide their transition to adulthood, is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Sanchez as their new chief operating officer. With more than twenty years of executive leadership in youth-serving nonprofit organizations, Sanchez brings a deep understanding of the child welfare system, and a passion for youth empowerment and systems change.
Sanchez began her career as executive director of a CASA program in Morgantown, West Virginia before founding Voices of Youth in New York City, an award-winning program supporting youth in and aging out of foster care. Recognizing the need for broader organizational impact, Sanchez went on to spend nearly two decades in executive leadership roles with youth-serving nonprofit organizations. In 2019, she launched Lotus Consulting, LLC, partnering with organizations nationwide to implement sustainable organizational changes and operational improvements.
As Just in Time’s chief operating officer, Sanchez will bring her unique perspective and deep experience to help advance JIT’s growth through expanding their reach, influence, and impact. She is deeply committed to amplifying the youth voice and authentic engagement in all aspects of her work, believing that those with lived experience are the most powerful agents of systemic change.
“I’m thrilled to join Just in Time for Foster Youth and support young people who have shown incredible resilience,” said Sanchez. “JIT’s commitment to centering youth voices aligns perfectly with my belief that those with lived experience are our most powerful partners in driving change. I look forward to working with the team to expand our reach and ensure every young person leaving foster care has the community support and connections they deserve.”
In addition to her professional achievements, Sanchez is a grief counselor and yoga teacher specializing in trauma-informed approaches and often integrates wellness and mental health perspectives into her professional practice. A mother of three boys, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and maintaining her yoga practice.
For more information on Just in Time for Foster Youth and their programs, please visit www.jitfosteryouth.org.
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