Antonio Sanchez joined the office as Senior Analyst and Coordinator of Economic Development and International Relations in August 2002. Dr. Sanchez brings 17 years of experience in the Washington State Legislature as a senior research analyst and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He has an extensive background in international relations and protocol and economic development. He has received local and international recognition for his work documenting and promoting the history and heritage of the Hispanic community in Washington State.

He hopes to contribute his language and international protocol skills to help develop the Lieutenant Governor’s new international relations strategy. Dr. Sanchez lives with his wife and daughter in Des Moines, Washington.