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

Leslie Sanchez is a media entrepreneur, author, and political analyst for CBS News, 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 joined CBS News and Stations as a political analyst in 2015, contributing to the Network's streaming news properties and broadcasts, including Election Nights and coverage of primaries, political debates, and conventions. She provides analysis of the White House, Congress and statewide elections, and developed documentary content for CBS News Streaming on immigrant workers in forestry, Latino Republicans in South Texas, and toxic homes caused by Hurricane Harvey. Sanchez has also produced long-form coverage for CBS News on elite colleges struggling to integrate working-class and low-income students. 

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 fifth-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, a Captain in the United States Navy, live in Northern Virginia.