Sandra was appointed Director of Housing Programs in April of 2022. She provides leadership and direction for all of Mary’s Mercy Center’s housing programs including Mary’s Village and Mary’s Haven. She has established robust programs based on the concepts of a therapeutic community. Sandra began her tenure at Mary’s Mercy Center as the Director of Mary’s Village in 2021. Prior to working at Mary’s Village, Sandra worked with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, facilitating re-entry programs. Being a part of Fr. Barry’s vision at Mary’s Mercy Center is a continuation of her personal passion to give back what was freely given to her. 

Sandra has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from the Institution of Technology and she is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II. Sandra Grew up in Toledo, Ohio and relocated to California in 1992.