Virginia Sanchez

Virginia Sanchez is an experienced librarian and intelligence specialist with a diverse professional background spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a librarian for the National Park Service since November 2014, Virginia specializes in providing access to a wide range of materials related to Yosemite's human and natural history, while also offering research and reference services. In addition, Virginia has a long-standing role as a public speaker at Boots On Ground, advocating for global literacy. Military experience includes serving in the United States Navy Reserve as an intelligence specialist and chief petty officer, where Virginia managed teams and analyzed intelligence information. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Information Resources and Library Science from the University of Arizona and multiple bachelor's degrees in English and Literature from California State University-Dominguez Hills and San José State University. Virginia has also held various librarian positions in public libraries, and provided consulting services for library projects.