Meet Our Team

Yazmin Sancho

Volunteer & Community Partner Coordinator
Yazmin is the Volunteer and Community Partner at the Pinelands Family Success Center, where she brings a passion for community connection and a background rich in service, education, and media.
She earned her degree in Communications with a minor in Spanish Literature from the College of New Rochelle. Her professional journey includes roles at Instructional Television of the Archdiocese of New York as a Production Assistant, and at Viacom MTV Networks as a Quality Assurance Technician, where she developed a sharp eye for detail and a love for impactful storytelling.
Yazmin later worked with the Pemberton Board of Education, where she honed her skills in community-focused support—experience that now fuels her work here at Pinelands.
She is excited to collaborate with volunteers, families, and partners to create positive, lasting change in the community.

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Antonio Ruiz

Family Partner
​Antonio is the Family Partner at the Pinelands Family Success Center, where he serves as a passionate advocate for families seeking support, guidance, and connection. His dedication to helping individuals lead happy, healthy, and productive lives makes him a natural fit for the PFSC team. In his role, Antonio links families to valuable resources and empowers them with a strength-based approach to overcome life’s challenges. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to building trust—an essential foundation for creating meaningful, lasting impact. Before joining PFSC, Antonio spent 25 years with the Department of Corrections (DOC), followed by his work as a Safety Officer at Rowan College of Burlington County. In both roles, he was known for his ability to foster strong, trust-based relationships—skills that continue to guide his work with families today. 
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