Clarity | Excellence | Experience
As a project and event consultant, artist, certified business advisor and executive coach, I bring visionary, down-to-earth leadership and an unparalleled capacity to get things done.
I help purpose-driven teams find clarity, momentum and the courage to build what matters.
I’m known for building trust quickly, rallying people around ideas and getting projects off the ground — especially when the stakes are high or path isn’t clear.
At this time, I’m in search of a project-based or staff opportunity in the arts and culture, media and entertainment, hospitality, wellness or creative tech industries.
“I've worked with a lot of people with ‘stuff and fluff’ — they can smooth talk, sell it to upper management, and get recognized but in the end what gets done? With you, I admire how you really got things done. I always had complete confidence in you. No doubts.”
— Former direct report
I have produced, coordinated and parachuted in to triage countless events around the country — from conferences to rock concerts to high-end weddings in New Mexico, New York City and California.
I shine behind the scenes and on stage — wherever you need support or someone to step in, you will not find a more capable event producer to handle it.
Experienced Event Producer
Seasoned Strategic Planner
From vision to roadmaps for programs, products or marketing, I have supported teams as a strategic planner and/or business advisor since 2015.
I am known for bringing clarity, focus and action to emerging projects & ideas.
Trusted Executive Coach
I have been trusted as an advisor and thought partner by more than 200 executive and emerging leaders in the nonprofit, philanthropic and private sectors since 2019.
Helping people navigate significant change is my specialty.
“Annie is in a category all her own. Both smart and wise, with deep empathy and a knack for getting right to the heart of the matter. She has this uncommon ability to really listen and hear...even what’s unspoken.” ~ (client, COO)
Respected Project Manager
I have managed projects of all shapes and sizes — from tech to physical products, I bring an obsessive eye for detail to UI, UX and the practical realities of the team executing the project.
My capacity to hold a vision, manage details and cultivate trust amongst stakeholders is a strength I have been praised for many times over.
TEAMS I HAVE SUPPORTED
TEAMS I HAVE BEEN ON
FACILITATOR
EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
STRATEGIST
FACILITATOR EXPERIENCE DESIGNER STRATEGIST
Annie Sanchez helps people cut through the noise, trust and refine their vision, and take intentional action.
A bit about me and how I help people:
First and foremost, I’m at my very best when solving problems and creating impactful experiences. My most grounded solutions that move people and projects forward come through a unique blend of collaboration, strategy and intuition.
I’m a strategist and an artist known for bringing clarity and focus to the messy and complex, and delivering extraordinary experiences for clients, customers, guests and end users.
My core strengths are in strategic visioning and decisive action. I’m a build-the-plane-as-I-fly kind of person, and it’s where I shine. From project management to event production, triage support to gaining stakeholder buy-in — I am the one you’re looking for.
I’m an egoless, visionary leader who believes deeply in the power of collectivism — nothing we do well, we do alone. And, I have a relentless drive to make what we create special and impactful.
Whatever you’re working on, struggling with or eager to get off the ground, I invite a conversation.
I’m the founder of Mariposa Strategies where I facilitate strategy sessions, manage projects, coach leaders, and create extraordinary client experiences.
I’ve been producing memorable events in New York City, California and New Mexico for more than 20 years.
Additionally, I’m an interdisciplinary visual artist with a background in healing and wellness experiences.
At this time I’m open to contract and staff opportunities in the arts and culture, media and entertainment, wellness, hospitality or creative tech industries.
“You are so driven by the goals, not by ego. You're an incredible project manager, on top of so many things. You bring vision and a "no bullshit" approach to everything. I always valued your reasoning and logic, and felt like I could come to you when I needed help.”
— Former boss
“Annie’s done the things: led a nonprofit, launched a multiple six-figure business, created a trusted community for women to thrive, and led non-traditional strategy work for national clients all while being a guide holding out her hand to the rest of us to join her on the path to our highest and best selves.”
— Collaborator and past client
“You're so visionary. I never sensed that any project was too big. The way you leveraged human capital, always forming relationships to get the things done — I've never seen a leader doing such meaningful collaboration, vision and relationship-building work.”
— Former direct report
“Annie is a skillful coach. She has an old soul within her. Everything flows naturally for her. I feel better equipped to tackle and get rid of what’s been nagging in my life. Her coaching opened my eyes to re-prioritize what’s important in my life, find spiritual peace, calmness, feel good, be happy, and get CLARITY!” ~
— Coaching client (HR Manager)
