Rosario Sánchez is a senior research scientist at the Texas Water Resources Institute, where she specializes in transboundary water governance, science diplomacy, and water security. With a career at the intersection of science and policy, she brings deep expertise in linking technical research with decision-making processes at the federal, state, and international levels.

Sánchez has led efforts in international governmental negotiations, strategic water planning, and climate change assessments. Her work has contributed to successful policy development for U.S. federal agencies, state governments, and cross-border institutions.

Her specialties include policy development, international relations, climate change research, and integrated water resource management.

Sánchez was an event speaker at the Dialogue.