Sarah Reyes

Sarah Reyes is the Chief Communication Officer for The California Endowment.  In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing the communications effort to put health at the forefront of every issue in California.

Since joining the Foundation in 2009, Sarah has served as regional program manager for the Central San Joaquin Valley, Director of Communications for the Healthy Communities team, Managing Director of Communication, and in 2020, was named Chief Communication Officer.

Prior to joining the Endowment, Sarah served in the California State Legislature for six years as the Assembly member representing the 31st District in Fresno and Tulare Counties. Upon her election in 1998, Sarah became the first Latina and only the second woman to be elected to State office from the Central Valley.

Sarah’s background also includes serving as Executive Director of the Community Food Bank. The nonprofit flourished during her leadership and continues to assist tens of thousands of hungry families with food assistance in the Central Valley counties of Fresno and Kings.  Sarah has also served as Assistant to the Chancellor at State Center Community College District.  She was a news reporter/anchor for KSEE Channel 24 and a news reporter for KCRA TV in Sacramento.

Sarah is a strong leader who believes in her community and works hard on a daily basis to be a positive representative and role model.