Brenda Sotelo

About Brenda Sotelo

I am a Prevention Coordinator at Sun Street Centers, working at the intersection of public health, education, and community empowerment across Monterey County. I assist with developing and implementing prevention strategies focused on youth development, substance use prevention, and health equity. Through coalition building, outreach, and culturally responsive programming, I partner with schools, families, and community organizations to strengthen protective factors and create environments where young people can thrive.In addition to my public health leadership, I bring over eight years of experience in business operations and digital strategy as Digital Content Director for Gaspachos, a family-owned Mexican snack and juice bar. Beyond marketing, I play a key role in operational coordination aligning brand strategy with daily execution, customer experience, workflow systems, vendor relationships, and revenue growth initiatives.I oversee our multi-platform digital presence, online ordering systems, customer engagement, and email campaigns while helping streamline processes that support both team efficiency and scalable growth. My expertise in bilingual communications and strategic messaging ensures our operations and brand reflect our cultural values, quality standards, and commitment to exceptional service.With a foundation in communications, operations, and community advocacy, I bring a systems-thinking approach to everything I do building sustainable structures, strong partnerships, and measurable impact both in community health and business.

Experience

1. Prevention Program Coordinator

   Sun Street Centers

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   As a Prevention Coordinator at Sun Street Centers, I work at the intersection of public health, education, and community empowerment across Monterey County. I assist with developing and implement prevention strategies focused on youth development, substance use prevention, and health equity.My work centers on building strong partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations to create safer environments where young people can thrive. Through coalition building, outreach, and culturally responsive programming, I strive to strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, and ensure prevention efforts are community-driven.

Education

• California State University-Sacramento

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication, General

  2006 — 2013

Skills

• Radio
• Spanish
• Video Editing
• Premiere
• Social Media
• Final Cut Pro
• Journalism
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Broadcast
• Storytelling
• Avid Media Composer
• Television
• Blogging
• SEO
• New Media
• Video
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Breaking News
• Marketing
• Interviews
• Video Production
• Bilingual-English/Spanish
• Marketing Strategy
• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Wordpress
• Public Relations
• Facebook