The Analysis Edge: Insights on Power, Influence, and the Future

Leslie Sanchez is a media entrepreneur, author, and communications executive known for her sharp analysis of power, influence, and shifting dynamics in America. As a recognized strategist, she has shaped winning campaigns for Fortune 100 companies, early-stage startups, political leaders, and global nonprofits. Her expertise in decoding market trends and societal shifts has positioned her as a sought-after voice in business and politics. In 2019, she was named a Johns Hopkins University Leadership Fellow, further solidifying her role as a thought leader in innovative problem-solving.

Whether analyzing shifts in the electorate or the evolving dynamics of leadership, Leslie has a keen ability to anticipate and decode pivotal trends. Her books, "Los Republicanos" and "You've Come a Long Way, Maybe," have earned national recognition, solidifying her reputation as a sharp political and cultural analyst. She has been named one of the "100 Most Influential Hispanics" by Hispanic Business and a "Texas Powerbroker" by the Houston Chronicle, underscoring her impact in media, politics, and business.

Sanchez spent a decade at CBS News and Stations, joining the Network in 2015 as a political analyst. She contributed to national broadcast and streaming coverage of elections, debates, and conventions, analyzed the White House, Congress, and statewide races, and produced documentary and long-form reporting on issues ranging from political realignment to military readiness.

Sanchez previously held a number of political and government-related appointments, including director of the White House Initiative on Hispanic Education under former President George W. Bush; and legislative aide for a Member on the House Appropriations Committee.

Leslie is a sixth-generation Texan who holds a BA from The George Washington University, and an MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and as a Director for the Virginia Latino Advisory Board, which were appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. 

She and her husband live in Northern Virginia.