Zee Cohen-Sanchez
Zee Cohen-Sanchez | |
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Zee Cohen-Sanchez at a rally in Washington DC in 2025 | |
| Born | Elizabeth Cohen-Sanchez |
| Alma mater | Wagner College |
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| Years active | c. 2016–present |
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| Known for | Founder and CEO of Sole Strategies |
| Political party | Democratic |
Elizabeth "Zee" Cohen-Sanchez is an American activist and minority political campaigner and founder of Sole Strategies, an organization focused on leading field campaigns for “underdog candidates”.[1][2][3][4][5]
Career
Sanchez's interest in politics began when she was an undergraduate at Wagner College after witnessing the impact of Occupy Wall Street movement which exposed pressing issues facing America. Convinced that grassroots mobilization has the potential to influence good policies that create a better America, Sanchez decided to join ‘forward-thinking’ candidates’ political campaigns.[6][7][8]
Cohen-Sanchez left her graduate school to join Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign.[9] In 2018, she joined Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) where she played a role heading a segment of AOC’s campaign for New York's 14th congressional district.[3]
In 2020, Sanchez established Sole Strategies, focused on grassroots engagement and mobilization for Democratic candidates.[10] Sanchez is the founder of Unfuck America Tour and National Ground Game.[11][12][13]
The Unfuck America Tour was originally conceived to follow Turning Point USA's college tour and offer progressive alternatives. After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Cohen-Sanchez considered canceling the events but chose to proceed, stating that the tour would “provide a forum to defend free speech and condemn political violence.”[14]
References
- ^ "How Two Women Decided to Go for It and Change the Face of Campaign Politics". Divine Magazine. 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Lessons from Political Brands with Zee Cohen-Sanchez". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ a b Zee Cohen-Sanchez on the Intersection of Social Justice & Practical Politics - Pro Politics with Zac McCrary. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2025-08-14 – via propolitics.buzzsprout.com.
- ^ City & State (2022-10-24). "Top 75 Political Consultants 2022". City & State NY. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Fish, Ryan (2025-09-19). "As supporters remember Charlie Kirk, political debates go on at CSU: 'We want to carry on the legacy'". Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH). Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "O'Hara v. Cohen-Sanchez, 22-6209 | E.D.N.Y., Judgment, Law, casemine.com". Case Mine. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Daily, Space Coast (2022-09-15). "Sole Strategies: People-Powered Politics For Grassroots Campaigns". Space Coast Daily. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Zee Cohen-Sanchez | Source | Founder and Executive Director at Sole Strategies". app.qwoted.com. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "The Un "Fudge" America Tour Gets "Fudged" From Within". Apple Podcasts (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Zee Cohen Sanchez: Can Grassroots Engagement Shape a Winning Future?". Apple Podcasts (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ City & State (2023-10-10). "The 2023 Political Consultants Power 100". City & State NY. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Clark, Sean (2025-08-07). These young Democrats are trying to win over Gen Z voters, just like Charlie Kirk | CNN Politics. Retrieved 2025-08-14 – via edition.cnn.com.
- ^ "Un(f---) America Tour brings debate to Colorado State University". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ Fish, Ryan. "As Supporters Remember Charlie Kirk, Political Debates Go on at CSU: "We Want to Carry on the Legacy"".