Hayley Sanchez

Award-winning journalist | Storyteller | Web Developer | Leader | Communicator

colorado springs, colorado, united states

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Award-winning storyteller turned software engineer, blending a love for creativity and problem-solving with technical expertise in Python, Flask, JavaScript, and React. Recognized as a "Rising Star" in public media for leadership and impactful work, I now channel my passion for connecting with audiences into building user-focused, dynamic applications. Whether crafting interactive tools or creating seamless user experiences, I bring tenacity, collaboration, and a creative spark to every project.

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A century on the land: How the Gresham family has weathered Colorado's hardest years

For more than a century, the Gresham family has worked the same stretch of land in Elbert County, east of Colorado Springs. Through blizzards, drought and long nights during calving season, generations of the family have kept the farm going. The Gresham F... See more

cpr.org•Hayley Sanchez•Jan 5, 2026

Colorado didn't become a state by accident; it took five tries - The Durango Herald

Colorado’s path to statehood was anything but straightforward. The process stretched nearly two decades, collided with national politics, and reflected deep disagreements about power, representation and belonging. That winding story anchors “38th Star: Co... See more

durangoherald.com•Hayley Sanchez•Jan 4, 2026

Colorado didn't become a state by accident; it took five tries

Colorado’s path to statehood was anything but straightforward. The process stretched across nearly two decades, collided with national politics and reflected deep disagreements about power, representation and belonging. That winding story anchors “38th St... See more

cpr.org•Hayley Sanchez•Dec 31, 2025

Three takeaways from Colorado Women's Hall of Fame inductees

As the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame marks its 40th anniversary, three inducted leaders reflected on progress, persistence and the work still ahead during a Colorado Matters conversation with host Chandra Thomas Whitfield. The inductees — Velveta Golightl... See more

cpr.org•Hayley Sanchez•Dec 26, 2025

Colorado author Ingrid Law shows kids they're 'not alone' at Denver Public Library's storytime

At a recent family storytime at the Denver Public Library, children spilled across floor cushions, holding stuffed animals, waving toys and shouting their names as they settled into an afternoon of singing and stories. They were there for a special guest:... See more

cpr.org•Hayley Sanchez•Dec 12, 2025

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Software Engineering at Flatiron SchoolGraduated: 2025

Bachelor Of Science, Communication, Creative Writing at University Of Colorado BoulderGraduated: 2017

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A century on the land: How the Gresham family has weathered Colorado's hardest years

Colorado didn't become a state by accident; it took five tries - The Durango Herald

Colorado didn't become a state by accident; it took five tries

Three takeaways from Colorado Women's Hall of Fame inductees

Colorado author Ingrid Law shows kids they're 'not alone' at Denver Public Library's storytime

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A century on the land: How the Gresham family has weathered Colorado's hardest years

Colorado didn't become a state by accident; it took five tries - The Durango Herald

Colorado didn't become a state by accident; it took five tries

Three takeaways from Colorado Women's Hall of Fame inductees

Colorado author Ingrid Law shows kids they're 'not alone' at Denver Public Library's storytime

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