ALLEN SÁNCHEZ
President and CEO
Mr. Sánchez was born in Belen, N.M. He was raised on a working cattle ranch where he acquired a work ethic of devoting one’s time, energy and hope. His Catholic Faith has always been at the core of his motivation of service to others.
Allen received his Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Services from the College of Santa Fe. He subsequently received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy and a Master of Arts in Spirituality from St. Thomas Aquinas Pontifical University in Rome.
Early in his career, Allen worked for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe as a Parish Life Coordinator for a year and then as the Director of Renew, a three year program that encouraged parishioners to read scripture, share faith and take action to live the mission of social justice through volunteerism. In 1999, he was given the opportunity to be the trainer and motivational speaker for the western region with Renew International.
Since 2003, Allen has worked with the Catholic Bishops to advance important legislation to help New Mexicans. Highlights of his work with the Bishops included work to establish a minimum wage for all New Mexicans, banning cock-fighting in New Mexico, regulation of payday lending, reform of the scholarship lottery, funding pre-K, funding the housing trust fund and repeal of the food tax.
As an entrepreneur and businessman, Allen founded Jersey Gold, an all Natural Dairy and Processing Plant located in Belen, New Mexico.
Mr. Sánchez is married and has two children. He is bilingual, has studied five languages, and is familiar with all counties in New Mexico. He knows and respects the multiple cultures and traditions of New Mexico.
Allen views the mission of St. Joseph Community Health as an opportunity to bring the Gospel of Jesus to others through a humble service to others.