Faculty Profiles
Leonard Sanchez
Full Professional Specialist: Field Director, Chair of the BSW Department
Social Work
238 Spes Unica Hall
lsanchez@saintmarys.edu
The Sanchez 5
1. Listen
2. Be Nice
3. Be Competent
4. Have Fun
5. Be Humble
I have taught social work at Saint Mary's College since August 2008. This role has provided a rewarding opportunity to share my professional experience with students. I am confident that our program prepares students both academically and professionally, enabling them to pursue graduate studies in social work or to enter the profession upon graduation from Saint Mary's College.
Education
MSW, Arizona State University
BA, University of Portland
Areas of Expertise
- Higher Education/Field Education/Study Abroad
- Nonprofit Organizations/Board Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Crisis Intervention/Law Enforcement
- Community Outreach
Courses Recently Taught
- AVE 101: College in Practice
- SW 486: Social Work Field Practicum I
- SW 487: Social Work Field Practicum II
- SW 488: Social Work Practicum Seminar I
- SW 489: Social Work Practicum II
- SW 495: Integrative Seminar
- SW 998: Advanced Writing Proficiency
- SW 999: Senior Comprehensive
Professional Experience
- Family and Youth Behavioral Health Technician, Town of Gilbert Police Department, Gilbert, AZ (1997-2008)
- Social Worker, Gilbert Municipal Court and Town Prosecutor’s Office, Gilbert, AZ
- Alternative Response Unit Intern, Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix, AZ (1996-1997)
- House Parent Year of Service, Boys Hope of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ (1995-1996)
Professional Memberships
Saint Mary's College
- Faculty Director, McAllen Saint Mary's College Border Immersion, 2019-present
- Faculty Advisor for BUB's Belles Unite Borders Club, 2020-present
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
- Community Board of Directors, 2021-present
- Community Foundation Senior Living Committee, 2020-present
- 21st Century Scholar Fellowship Committee member, 2020-present
Rotary Club of South Bend
- Member, 2016-present
- Board of Directors, 2018-2025
- Past President, 2023-2024
- RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Chair, 2025–present