Deacon R. Christoph Sandoval

Deacon R. Christoph Sandoval has extensive experience in ministry and community service, currently serving as a Deacon at The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption within the Archdiocese of San Francisco since June 2005. Previous roles include Director of the Community Services Division at Westside Community Services, Inc., where oversight focused on anticipatory grief and bereavement support for marginalized populations, and President & CEO of The Diversity Institute, specializing in cultural pluralism training. Sandoval has held leadership positions at various organizations, including Director of Training at Mission Neighborhood Health Center and Director of the Multicultural AIDS Resource Center of California, providing crucial support in public health initiatives and cultural competency training. Educational achievements include studies at Saint Patrick's Seminary and University and affiliations with multiple institutes related to religious education.