Dr. Mandy Sanchez
Director of Programming
Dr. Mandy Sanchez joined Culture Reframed in the spring of 2021. She holds her doctorate in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology and Women’s Studies from the University of Hawai`i, and has been a professor of sociology and criminal justice since 2013. Dr. Sanchez has spent over two decades researching, writing, and educating on the links between pornography and violence. She has delivered hundreds of presentations and trainings on the harms of hypersexualized media and pornography, particularly its impact on young people. An expert in domestic and sexual violence, Dr. Sanchez’s work centers on the intersection of gender, sexuality, place, and trauma, as well as the experiences of justice-involved women and children. A trained, trauma-informed facilitator, she currently serves as Director of Programming for Culture Reframed, where she leads the expansion, development, and delivery of high-quality, comprehensive, and impactful programs for parents and other adults who influence the lives of youth.
