Avygail Sanchez MA UP ’04, a UCLA Luskin alumna and longtime leader in government relations and infrastructure strategy, has been appointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Announced Oct. 30, the appointment places Sanchez on the state regulatory board responsible for overseeing pharmacy practice and protecting public health and safety across California.
Sanchez currently serves as senior vice president of government relations for the western United States at WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. Based in Los Angeles, she leads state and local government engagement, strategic planning and market development to support infrastructure investment and regional growth.
With more than 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, Sanchez has held senior leadership positions at Vanir, Mott MacDonald, HNTB and Parsons. She also founded TQM Partners, a consulting firm focused on economic development and infrastructure projects.
Sanchez earned her master’s degree in urban planning from UCLA in 2004 and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University.
