Frank Sanchez
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Francisco J. Sánchez (born on 16 June 1959) is the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade at the Department of Commerce.
in 1982. In 1986, he received his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law
. He earned a Master of Public Policy
from Harvard University
in 1993.
. After earning his M.P.P. from Harvard, he went to work for CMI, an international consulting firm focusing on negotiations strategy and conflict management. He then co-founded CMI International Group and served as a senior advisor to CMPartners.
From 1999 to 2000, he served as a Special Assistant to the President
. From 2000 to 2001, he served as Assistant Transportation Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
. In 2001, he founded Cambridge Negotiation Strategies.
Sanchez has over 15 years experience working with several leading consulting companies on projects involving negotiation strategy, alliance management, labor management negotiations, facilitation and training. Among his private sector achievements, Sanchez directed a team in Medelin, Columbia as part of the "Teaching Tolerance" program. He also served as a consultant to the President of Ecuador in negotiations that led to the resolution of a long-running border dispute with Peru.
In 2010 Sánchez became Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.
in 2003. In the election
, Sánchez came in second after taking it to a runoff
.
As Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Sanchez plays a leadership role in advancing President Obama's National Export Initiative, an initiative designed to grow exports abroad while creating and supporting American jobs. As the head of the International Trade Administration, Sanchez oversees the development of U.S. trade policy, promotes U.S. companies in the global economy, strengthens American competitiveness across all industries, addresses market access and compliance issues, and administers U.S. trade laws.
Sanchez has led international trade missions with multiple U.S companies to emerging markets like China, India, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. He is an advocate for U.S. businesses during all international travel and domestic and international meetings.
Under Secretary Sanchez was appointed by President Obama to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China
Sanchez sits on the Board of Directors for the Oversees Private Investment Corp. (OPIC).
He also is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Formerly, Sanchez served on the Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Early life and education
Sánchez graduated with a B.A. from Florida State UniversityFlorida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
in 1982. In 1986, he received his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law
Florida State University College of Law
Florida State University College of Law is the law school of Florida State University in Tallahassee. The law school's highly accomplished and accessible law faculty delivers a program that has an interdisciplinary orientation designed to produce well-rounded and effective lawyers.The law school...
. He earned a Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy , one of several public policy degrees, is a master's level professional degree that provides training in policy analysis and program evaluation at public policy schools. The MPP program places a focus on the systematic analysis of issues related to public policy and the...
from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
in 1993.
Professional career
From 1984 to 1987, Sánchez worked for then Governor Bob Graham and Wayne Mason Lieutenant Governor of Florida. In 1987 he joined the law firm of Steel, Hector and DavisSquire, Sanders & Dempsey
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey is an international legal practice with 36 offices in 17 countries. Squire, Sanders & Dempsey International Association does not itself provide, directly or indirectly, any legal or other client services...
. After earning his M.P.P. from Harvard, he went to work for CMI, an international consulting firm focusing on negotiations strategy and conflict management. He then co-founded CMI International Group and served as a senior advisor to CMPartners.
From 1999 to 2000, he served as a Special Assistant to the President
Executive Office of the President of the United States
The Executive Office of the President consists of the immediate staff of the President of the United States, as well as multiple levels of support staff reporting to the President. The EOP is headed by the White House Chief of Staff, currently William M. Daley...
. From 2000 to 2001, he served as Assistant Transportation Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
. In 2001, he founded Cambridge Negotiation Strategies.
Sanchez has over 15 years experience working with several leading consulting companies on projects involving negotiation strategy, alliance management, labor management negotiations, facilitation and training. Among his private sector achievements, Sanchez directed a team in Medelin, Columbia as part of the "Teaching Tolerance" program. He also served as a consultant to the President of Ecuador in negotiations that led to the resolution of a long-running border dispute with Peru.
In 2010 Sánchez became Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.
Tampa mayoral race
Sánchez ran for mayor of Tampa, FloridaTampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
in 2003. In the election
Election
An election is a formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office. Elections have been the usual mechanism by which modern representative democracy operates since the 17th century. Elections may fill offices in the legislature, sometimes in the...
, Sánchez came in second after taking it to a runoff
Runoff
Run-off or runoff may refer to:* Surface runoff, the flow of water, from rain, snow melt, or other sources, over land* Runoff model , a mathematical model describing the rainfall-runoff relations of a rainfall catchment area or watershed...
.
Nomination to be Under Secretary of Commerce
On April 20, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sánchez to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade. After a lengthy process, Sánchez was unanamously confirmed by the U.S. Senate in September, 2010.As Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Sanchez plays a leadership role in advancing President Obama's National Export Initiative, an initiative designed to grow exports abroad while creating and supporting American jobs. As the head of the International Trade Administration, Sanchez oversees the development of U.S. trade policy, promotes U.S. companies in the global economy, strengthens American competitiveness across all industries, addresses market access and compliance issues, and administers U.S. trade laws.
Sanchez has led international trade missions with multiple U.S companies to emerging markets like China, India, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. He is an advocate for U.S. businesses during all international travel and domestic and international meetings.
Under Secretary Sanchez was appointed by President Obama to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China
Sanchez sits on the Board of Directors for the Oversees Private Investment Corp. (OPIC).
He also is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Formerly, Sanchez served on the Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Awards and Recognition
- Top 100 Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine
- Top Hispanics nationwide by Poder Magazine - "Black Book"
- National Hall of Fame by Boys & Girls Club of America
- Governor's Point of Light Award for Outstanding Community Service
- Recipient of Daily Points of Light Award from the National Points of Light Institute