Our People

An experienced Director and CEO, Sandy has, over the years, developed an in depth understanding of both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. As President of Kentish Arts Commerce and Tourism, Sandy brings to the Board a values-based leadership style, proven experience in the management of staff, Board and stakeholder relationships and a commitment to ensuring an organisation’s strong and sustainable future. Over an 18-year period, Sandy held various positions with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia, including President, Fundraising Coordinator and Secretary of the Gold Coast Branch of Make-A-Wish, Chairperson of Make-A-Wish Australia, and CEO of Make-A-Wish Australia. In addition, she held the position of CEO of Lifeline North West Tasmania. Strategically focussed, Sandy is committed to achieving long term organisational objectives through innovative and creative strategies.

Over the years Sandy has contributed to several committees as Board Member for the Robina-Surfers Paradise Uniting Church, Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads QLD, Operator Assistance for Deaflink Brisbane and as a Red Cross volunteer on the Gold Coast. Sandy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, focussing on marketing and events in her early career. Having accumulated a good balance between skills and experience over many years, Sandy is passionate about community, working with volunteers and is committed to promoting all that Kentish has to offer for the economic, cultural, and social well-being of the region. After spending the past ten years in Queensland and the Huon Valley, Sandy and her husband Steven are thrilled to be back in Sheffield and look forward to contributing to its colourful and enterprising community.