Quinny Sanchez Lopez
About Quinny Sanchez Lopez
Quinny Sanchez Lopez serves as the Community Engagement Manager II at Unite Us, where he provides expertise on the Unite Us Platform and supports community-based organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Work at Unite Us
Quinny Sanchez Lopez serves as Community Engagement Manager II at Unite Us, a role held since 2021. In this position, Quinny acts as an expert resource on the Unite Us Platform, providing guidance and support to community-based organizations. Quinny collaborates with local Community Advisory Councils to address regional governance and support local needs. Additionally, Quinny plays a key role in expanding care coordinated networks across 19 counties, contributing to the public health infrastructure. Reporting community-level data, Quinny highlights social care needs and outcomes, aiding in data-driven decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Quinny Sanchez Lopez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, completed from 2009 to 2013. Quinny furthered education by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which was completed from 2018 to 2020. This educational background provides a solid foundation for Quinny's expertise in community engagement and social work.
Background
Quinny Sanchez Lopez has a diverse professional background in social work and community engagement. Prior to joining Unite Us, Quinny worked at the UNC School of Social Work as a Macro Social Work Intern and as a Research Assistant for Global Social Development Innovations. Other roles include serving as a Housing Specialist for Orange County Government and as a Contact Tracer for Community Care of North Carolina. Quinny also has experience as a Social Work Intern at Compass Center for Women and Families and as a Social Research Assistant at UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.
Achievements
Throughout the career of Quinny Sanchez Lopez, there have been significant contributions to community health and social equity. Quinny has focused on developing equitable engagement practices, particularly among BIPOC communities, to promote health equity. This commitment is reflected in the collaborative efforts with local councils and the expansion of care coordinated networks across multiple counties, which are essential for addressing regional health needs.