President’s Club Award 2021

• Feb 2022 - Present

Professional Realtor

• Dec 2018 - Present

Experienced Sales Representative in the Residential field, buying, selling and leasing homes and condominiums.

Volunteer Coach with Fora, formerly G(irls)20 for Girls on Boards

• Jul 2017 - Present

Coach - with Fora: Network for Change - to provide support and training and building networks for young women seeking leadership roles on Social Boards across Canada. Coach - with Fora: Network for Change - to provide support and training and building networks for young women seeking leadership roles on Social Boards across Canada.

Consultant, Government Relations and Property Development

• Jan 2011 - Present

With over 25 years of experience in government and politics, Sandra provides strategic advice; possessing a sound knowledge of government policy and structure, issues management, and implementation of strategic policy initiatives. With a results-oriented approach, combined with effective negotiation skills, Sandra achieves the desired outcomes for her clients. Sandra has served as a municipal elected leader in both education and city government in Toronto, serving as Deputy Mayor and the first Speaker of Toronto City Council. Previously served as senior political staff to legislators at Queen's Park. Sandra has represented the City of Toronto in international relationship building activities with government representatives of the United States, China, and Commonwealth countries. She has consulted with elected officials and senior staff at the federal, provincial, regional and municipal government levels in respect to economic development, tourism, housing, municipal planning, labour, education, health, energy and environment issues. Sandra's strategic communication skills are sought out by both media and political leaders. She has appeared on the Michael Coren Show, CBC Newsworld, CTV News, Cable Plus 24, City TV Ann Rohmer at Noon/Stephen LeDrew, CFRB and CBC Radio, among others. Sandra writes a monthly column in the Town Crier Newspaper--Beach-South Riverdale Edition. Sandra has held management and advisory roles in numerous leadership and political campaigns at all three levels of government. Sandra is an active Board member of DareArts Foundation which brings arts education to inner city youth. She has organized successful fundraising events and drives for various foundations, charities and Toronto East General Hospital. Show less

Volunteer Puppy Raiser for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

Volunteer Puppy raiser for the CNIB. Penny is a Yellow Lab. The role is to help raise a puppy from 8 weeks until the pup is ready for expert training to become a service dog or companion to an individual 18 years and older who would benefit from the companionship and skills to make life easier for a visually challenged individual. Volunteer Puppy raiser for the CNIB. Penny is a Yellow Lab. The role is to help raise a puppy from 8 weeks until the pup is ready for expert training to become a service dog or companion to an individual 18 years and older who would benefit from the companionship and skills to make life easier for a visually challenged individual.

Member of the Board of Directors

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2018

Board Member Red Door Family Shelter - 2nd year of term commencement. Assisting families and individuals in need of shelter and support. Goal to achieve long-term security of housing for clients. Board Member Red Door Family Shelter - 2nd year of term commencement. Assisting families and individuals in need of shelter and support. Goal to achieve long-term security of housing for clients.

Columnist

• May 2011 - Dec 2014

Monthly Columnist, writing about the people, places and issues that matter most to the readers of the Town Crier. Monthly Columnist, writing about the people, places and issues that matter most to the readers of the Town Crier.

Writer

• Dec 2013 - 2013

Ontario Community Newspaper Association Award Winner Ontario Community Newspaper Association Award Winner

City Councillor, Deputy Mayor, Speaker of Council

• Dec 1997 - Dec 2010

•City Councillor, Speaker and Deputy Mayor at City of Toronto •City Councillor, Speaker and Deputy Mayor at City of Toronto