Strategy & Program Leader · Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Equity and healing-centered leader with an unparalleled capacity to bring people together to get things done.
“Annie, you were always driven by goals not ego. An incredible project manager on top of so many things, you bring vision and a "no bullshit" approach to everything.”
~ Former boss
Searching for an in-person senior Program Director or Chief of Staff role in NYC, Seattle or the Bay Area with a creative, mission-driven team committed to equity and lasting community impact.
“The way you leveraged human capital, always forming relationships to get the things done, I've never seen a leader doing such meaningful collaborative, visionary, relationship-building work.”
~Former direct report
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Known for building trust quickly, rallying people around ideas and getting projects off the ground, Annie Sanchez is a strong, multidisciplinary leader.
Core Strengths
Visionary, Strategic Thinker: Casts clear visions, sees the big picture and minutiae, forward-thinking, adaptable, practical yet inspiring.
Trusted, Egoless Leader: Builds trust quickly, down-to-earth, empowers others, strong sense of self.
Proactive Powerhouse: Anticipates opportunities and needs, proactive problem-solver.
Collaborative Communicator: Precision of thought, strong written and verbal delivery, invites collaboration, attentive and generous listener.
Leadership Style
Thoughtful Collaborator: Generative and emergent thought partner that builds trust.
Ego-Free & Outcome-Oriented: Driven by purpose and action not recognition.
Empowering Coach: Encourages autonomy, holds space for ideas and contributions.
Innovative & Resourceful: Adaptable, scrappy yet expansive challenge-solver.
Key Competencies
Culture-Building & Staff Engagement: Manager of managers, team building, conflict and care management, mentorship, design & facilitation, experiences for belonging.
Fundraising & Resource Development: Moves management, stewardship, reengagement, B2B and B2C gifts and sales between $45-$100,000.
Event Production & Activations: End-to-end logistics, attendance 750+, vendor and staff management, transportation, speakers, contract negotiations.
Marketing, Storytelling & External Communications: Strategy development, narrative content, campaigns.
Strategic Planning & Architecture: Vision to roadmap, program development, impact and growth, chaos to clarity and alignment.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Identification, stewardship, pitches, partnerships, collaborations.
Project, Systems & Operational Management: Systems design, triage and maintenance, facilities, tech, project management, cross-functional leadership.
Searching for an in-person senior Program Director or Chief of Staff role in NYC, Seattle or the Bay Area with a creative, mission-driven team committed to equity and lasting community impact.
TEAMS I HAVE PARTNERED WITH
TEAMS I HAVE BEEN A PART OF
“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 admired how you really got things done. I always had complete confidence in you. No doubts.”
~ Former direct report
“Annie’s led a nonprofit, launched a multiple six-figure business, created a trusted global community for people to thrive and led non-traditional strategy work for national clients, all while being a guide to the rest of us on the path to our highest and best selves.”
~ Collaborator & past client
