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Juana Sánchez
Senior Associate at HCM Strategists
Juana Sánchez is a dedicated first-gen college graduate and higher education professional with a strong focus on advancing racial equity.
She brings a wealth of experience in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis across various sectors including higher education, government, business, and nonprofits.
Her academic background includes a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and participation in the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.
Juana has held significant roles in organizations such as Senior Associate at HCM Strategists, Director of Postsecondary Initiatives at the Center for Education Excellence and Talent Development at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Postsecondary Initiatives at UNITE-LA.
She has also contributed to the academic field as an Adjunct Instructor at USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and in various roles at different institutions like the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, University of the District of Columbia, and UCLA, where she has been involved in program management, academic advising, and tutoring.
Juana Sánchez is particularly interested in institutional practice, policy, and systems change, demonstrating her commitment to making meaningful impacts in the field of higher education.