Samantha Wenzel-Sanchez

Samantha Wenzel-Sanchez is a seasoned professional in educational and community service roles with extensive experience in career services and student advising. Currently serving as the Membership Recruitment Manager for the Girl Scouts of Northern California since November 2024, Samantha previously worked as the Career Services Program & Event Coordinator at The Peninsula College Fund, where responsibilities included advising first-generation college students and orchestrating professional development events. Prior roles included College and Career Advisor at Students Rising Above, AVID Teacher at ACE Charter High School, and English Teacher Intern at Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School, among others. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Santa Clara University and has developed skills in data analysis, curriculum development, and student engagement throughout a varied career focused on fostering academic and professional success for diverse student populations.