Cheryl’s advice and counsel has allowed us to ramp up our coalition-based efforts to advance the civil and human rights community’s media/telecommunications priorities.
Working with Cheryl was a collaborative and satisfying endeavor.
Cheryl knows how to move the policy process at the Federal Communications Commission and beyond.


Cheryl Leanza brings almost twenty years of expertise in media and communications policy, bridging the gap between Washington DC policymaking and a wide variety of organizations. Cheryl can assist you with: Analyzing legislation and FCC decisions; Strategic planning for Congressional and FCC outreach; Setting up meetings with key decision-makers; Collaboration with the many organizations working in this sector, including specialized groups and national multi-issue … >> Read More

Cheryl quoted in the Wall Street Journal
On behalf of her client, the United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry, Cheryl has been a leader in bringing down predatory costs for people who are incarcerated. After the Federal Communications Commission voted to implement the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act, which Cheryl also helped pass, she was quoted in the Wall… Read More

Rallying Crowd to Save the Internet
Cheryl spoke at a Save The Internet Rally on behalf of her client, the United Church of Christ, OC Inc., demonstrating her ability to rally a crowd.
Client Success Stories

Strategic direction, research and analysis for PEN America
Cheryl has provided strategic direction and support for PEN America as the preeminent writing and international human rights organization moved more deeply into influencing domestic policy. After PEN received a major grant to create a DC office and … [Read More...]

Faith-Based Grassroots Education and Action
Cheryl's client, the United Church of Christ's media justice and communications rights ministry, OC Inc., started work in coalition with other groups to end predatory prison phone rates. Cheryl was able to combine her policy skills with … [Read More...]

Progressive States Network
The Progressive States Network needed assistance during a staff transition in order to keep its program on community broadband for state legislators vital. Cheryl stepped in and seamlessly provided materials and a briefing for the annual … [Read More...]