Board Chair
Sandra has degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and completed her doctoral coursework in Medical Anthropology. She has over 20 years of experience working in health care including primary care, rural health, multicultural health, women’s health, and chronic disease. She has been an advisor to NATO, applying her knowledge of Middle Eastern populations to prevent misunderstandings between local populations and armed forces. She has worked with local populations in Afghanistan and evaluated the International Police Training Program in Afghanistan. Areas of research include brain trauma, domestic violence, healthcare workforce, and diabetes. Sandra currently is a Director of Quality and Safety for the Washington State Hospital Association. Sandra is very involved in helping young women access education to improve the lives of themselves and their communities.