Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Dr. Leslie Sanchez, with roots
in Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage, holds a Bachelor's, Master's,
and Doctorate Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at
Chicago. Her original plan was a degree in Business and Ecommerce
and found her calling as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Boasting over seventeen years of expertise in Obstetrical &
Women's Health, she has served as a Certified Nurse Midwife,
guiding countless patients through their health and childbirth
journeys. Dr. Sanchez is certified in a spectrum of specialties,
including Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Inpatient OB Nursing,
Maternal Newborn Nursing, Obstetric & Neonatal Quality and Safety,
CPR, ACLS, and more. Her nursing practitioner license includes Full
Practice Authority in Illinois.
With a decade-long track record in both large institutions and
private practices, Dr. Sanchez is passionate about continuous
learning, frequently attending professional conferences to stay
updated on current literature and evidence-based practices. Beyond
clinical work, she is dedicated to education, serving as Adjunct
Faculty at three prominent nursing programs in the United States,
where she imparts her knowledge to Masters and Doctoral
Students.
Dr. Sanchez's mission extends beyond individual achievements.
She aspires to champion diversity and inclusion in higher
education, particularly among underrepresented and underserved
students. Beyond narrowing the gap between minority and majority
students and enhancing student scholarly achievement and retention
rates, her focus is on improving the retention and success of
underrepresented faculty. Her overarching goal is to shatter the
glass ceiling, firmly believing that Representation Matters in
Education, with the future of our children depending on it.
Research shows midwives help improve outcomes for both parent
and child. Dr Leslie recently was featured in Wbez Chicago
Environment and Public Health article advocating for midwifery
practices and programs in IL.
