Why PRSA? I joined PRSA for the opportunity to connect with other experts in our field and learn from some of the best industry leaders throughout our region, while being able to share any wisdom I might’ve gained throughout my career and help the next generation of PR professionals reach their goals. I believe it is crucial to have a network of resources and support that encompasses different fields, experiences and knowledge.
Danny Sanchez is a bilingual, native San Diegan with over a decades-worth of experience working in professional sports in Southern California. As the Director of Business Communications & Spanish Media Relations for the San Diego Padres, Danny’s responsibilities range from corporate communications, non-baseball events, and community relations to the day-to-day baseball information. He also leads the organization’s Latin American PR efforts and has worked to cultivate relationships with international media in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and more.
Sanchez got his start in professional sports breaking in with the Padres as part of their ticket sales team before moving up the road to Los Angeles and working for the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. While with the Galaxy, Danny transitioned out of sales and joined the organization’s Community Relations & LA Galaxy Foundation department where his duties included the club’s charitable initiatives, fundraising, community events, and player-specific causes. He returned to San Diego and the Padres in March of 2015 after joining the Comms/PR department. During his time, he has had the opportunity to work four (4) Major League Baseball All-Star Games (2016 in San Diego, 2017 in Miami, 2022 in Los Angeles, and 2023 in Seattle) and four (4) Major League Baseball playoff series: 2016, 2017, 2020 and the Padres’ run to the National League Championship Series in 2022. On an international front, Sanchez has worked international events in Mexico City and Seoul, South Korea while also serving as the Press Officer for Team Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Throughout his tenure, he has also been a part of new jersey unveils, a complete organizational rebrand prior to the 2020 season, numerous community projects in both San Diego & Baja California, concerts at Petco Park, and publicity surrounding the ballpark’s annual concession food offerings and team gear merchandise.
A graduate of Biola University, Sanchez earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He participated in various intermural sports and studied abroad in Sydney and Australia during his collegiate career. When not at the ballpark, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his golden retriever Dulce, and volunteering with San Diego County Animal Services and his local church’s special needs program.
