Joe Perales

Director of El Arc De California @The Arc Of California

Sacramento, CA, US

Build and sustain relationships with key coalitions, organizations, community influencers, stakeholders, leaders, and policy makers. Employ effective outreach strategies to educate and partner with the broad I/DD community, including key stakeholders, to advance the mission of El Arc d California. Develop communications and messaging that embody our reputation for collaborative advocacy. Work with The Arc of California staff as a valuable team member and facilitate a positive working environment. Produce and coordinate regional in-person summits and virtual trainings. Identify and scale effective outreach and communications methods to maximize our reach and impact to the Spanish speaking I/DD community in California. Engage with project funders, sub-contractors, and partners to ensure success of projects. Ensure timely and comprehensive of grant reporting. Monitor contracts to ensure accurate and timely meetings of deliverables and reporting requirements.Represent El Arc de California in statewide and national discussions involving equity and inclusion within the I/DD community. Identify potential strategic alliances with statewide coalitions and develop them to amplify our efforts and increase the impact of the movement. Lead and coordinate a movement for equity and inclusion in California’s Spanish-speaking disability community. Hold monthly meetings/discussions with the Advisory Committee regarding the grant goals, setbacks, deliverables, and status updates.

Woodbury University

MBA, Administration

UCLA Extension

Valid California Special Education credential specialist , Special Education (Mild/ Moderate/Severe)

Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey - Mexico.

B.S. Public Relations , Publicity