Juana H. Sánchez is a systems thinker skilled at facilitating diverse groups and collaborative processes to increase college attainment and drive inclusive economic growth. She has a decade of experience in public sector consulting and collective impact, where she has supported executive leaders in education, philanthropy, and government. Currently, Sánchez directs the Beyond Transfer initiative on behalf of Sova and facilitates the Learning Evaluation and Recognition for the Next Generation (LEARN) Commission, co-convened by Sova and AACRAO. Previously, Sánchez led regional partnerships to increase college readiness and completion. Under the L.A. Compact, she helped launch CSUN Connections, which won a $1 million higher education innovation award, and co-founded the Foster Youth College Advancement Project with John Burton Advocates to Youth.
A first-generation college graduate, Sánchez earned her B.A. at UCLA and her M.P.P. at Harvard University. She completed further training via the Collective Impact Forum and USC Race Equity Center.
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