Author: Gabriel Sanchez

Gabriel Sanchez is a 20-year veteran of California politics and public affairs who now serves as Director of Communications for First 5 LA, an independent County agency in Los Angeles that advocates for programs and polices benefiting young children.

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Can Child Advocates Capitalize on Sacramento’s Rise in Parent-Lawmakers?

Becoming a parent certainly changes your family dynamic and forever alters your perspective and priorities; but it’s not a requirement for caring deeply about children’s

Gabriel Sanchez January 15, 2019

Record Low Birthrates and the Need to Invest in Childhood Development

California is facing an unprecedented demographic shift as our citizens are aging and birthrates are not keeping up. The Governor-elect and members of the State

Gabriel Sanchez November 27, 2018

Our Next Governor Must Run – Not Crawl – to Prioritize Young Kids’ Needs

In 1998 race for governor, reporters quizzed Gray Davis about the death penalty, gun control, immigration and more. Yet as a member of Davis’ communications

Gabriel Sanchez April 18, 2018