I’m a nonprofit development and program management professional based in Las Vegas, focused on advancing gender justice, community power-building, and localized policy change—especially in trans-led spaces. I’ve supported year-round fundraising and sponsorship efforts, built partnerships across corporate, foundation, and grassroots communities, and helped translate complex legislative updates into clear, motivating communications for supporters. I also bring hands-on experience running programs end-to-end in lean teams, from event production and media strategy to participant tracking and evaluation. Across my work, I design and deliver trainings and workshops, facilitate community programs, and use data and lightweight systems to keep momentum strong—so supporters, volunteers, and partners know what to do, how it’s going, and what impact we’re creating.…

Sabastian Alcala

I’m a nonprofit development and program management professional based in Las Vegas, focused on advancing gender justice, community power-building, and localized policy change—especially in trans-led spaces. I’ve supported year-round fundraising and sponsorship efforts, built partnerships across corporate, foundation, and grassroots communities, and helped translate complex legislative updates into clear, motivating communications for supporters. I also bring hands-on experience running programs end-to-end in lean teams, from event production and media strategy to participant tracking and evaluation. Across my work, I design and deliver trainings and workshops, facilitate community programs, and use data and lightweight systems to keep momentum strong—so supporters, volunteers, and partners know what to do, how it’s going, and what impact we’re creating.…

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I’m a nonprofit development and program management professional based in Las Vegas, focused on advancing gender justice, community power-building, and localized policy change—especially in trans-led spaces. I’ve supported year-round fundraising and sponsorship efforts, built partnerships across corporate, foundation, and grassroots communities, and helped translate complex legislative updates into clear, motivating communications for supporters.

I also bring hands-on experience running programs end-to-end in lean teams, from event production and media strategy to participant tracking and evaluation. Across my work, I design and deliver trainings and workshops, facilitate community programs, and use data and lightweight systems to keep momentum strong—so supporters, volunteers, and partners know what to do, how it’s going, and what impact we’re creating.

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Work Experience

Facilitator, Virtual & In-Person at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Founded and co-facilitated a structured peer support program for men of transgender experience, including discussion sessions, informational components, and guest speaker panels. Built and moderated a resource-sharing digital community connecting local trans men and mascs to peer support and services beyond scheduled meetings. Systematized participant attendance and tracked community resource requests to support program evaluation and responsive service delivery.
Field Organizer at Climate Action Nevada
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Built coalition partnerships with racial justice, equity, and frontline community organizations to advance localized environmental justice initiatives. Designed and executed statewide advocacy campaigns using virtual events, in-person actions, phone banks, and monthly legislative updates. Standardized and led volunteer training modules for hybrid advocacy actions to improve onboarding efficiency and strengthen mobilization tracking and metrics.
Program Manager at Gender Justice Nevada
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Sourced and secured multi-stream funding year-round (corporate, foundation, and community) to support Gender Fest, a free one-day community conference for Las Vegas. Authored and delivered DEI training curricula and digital workshops for partner organizations, LVMPD, UNLV, and private businesses. Led public relations strategy including press releases and press conferences, built relationships with local media, and served as a spokesperson for radio and podcast interviews. Produced rapid-response multi-platform communications to translate legislative developments for members and expand the supporter base.
Volunteer Board Member at Gender Justice Nevada
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Served two years on the volunteer board of a grassroots trans-led organization, contributing to annual fundraising planning, event production, and organizational strategy.

Education

AI Fluency & Claude 101 Certifications at CodePath
January 1, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Qualifications

AI Fluency & Claude 101 Certifications
January 1, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities