Raquel Linares

Raquel Linares is a seasoned professional in community inclusion and disability advocacy, currently serving as the State Director of Jobs at Best Buddies International since August 2016, where responsibilities include research and prospect cultivation for sponsors, job development, and relationship management. Prior experience includes roles such as Director of Community Inclusion Initiatives and Coordinator of Family and Community Services at CCDH, Inc., where Raquel led resource networks, conducted bilingual community presentations, and mentored staff in advocacy work. Additional experience includes positions at Redlands Christian Migrant and Miami Children's Hospital, focusing on health and disabilities management and individualized support planning. Raquel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from George Mason University.