Experience

Maine Angels

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Emerita, Active member

  • Jan 2008 - 16 years

  Portland, Maine Area Active angel investor member since 2008, past Chair from 2011-2015, investing in emerging & early stage northern New England companies, intentionally focused on female founded or led ventures. Since 2003, Maine Angels has been a cooperative membership mechanism for accredited investors to collaboratively identify, investigate & make investments in promising northern New England early-stage companies. We individually chose to make our own investments with interested other members… Show more Active angel investor member since 2008, past Chair from 2011-2015, investing in emerging & early stage northern New England companies, intentionally focused on female founded or led ventures. Since 2003, Maine Angels has been a cooperative membership mechanism for accredited investors to collaboratively identify, investigate & make investments in promising northern New England early-stage companies. We individually chose to make our own investments with interested other members, designating a deal lead to represent all of investing member individual investments in a portfolio company. We rely on the collective expertise of our colleagues to intentionally focus on investing in Maine and New England start-up companies. Since inception, Maine Angels members have invested over $31 million in 85+ emerging companies (including over 100 follow-on investments in our strongest portfolio companies)(Jan '21). There are now 29 female members, 32% of the 90 individual members and organizational representatives. In 2018, Sandra was one of the women featured in the inaugural issue of Moxie Maine Magazine (Jan) and awarded the SBA Maine Financial Services Champion of the Year (April). She was recognized by Mainebiz as a Woman to watch in 2013.

• Director, Investment Advisory Board, Dirigo Angel Fund I, LLC

  • Apr 2020 - 3 years 9 months

  Maine, United States The Dirigo Angel Fund I, LLC is a pooled-investment fund organized to make investments in high-growth emerging companies through angel stage investments. The Fund is a 'side-car' fund for Maine Angels, (group of accredited investors that make investments predominately in Maine companies) and is an outgrowth of the three Bangor Angel Funds approach which operated as pooled-investment funds. Dirigo Angel Fund 1 has made 9 investments totaling $1.67M in emerging technology companies as of the… Show more The Dirigo Angel Fund I, LLC is a pooled-investment fund organized to make investments in high-growth emerging companies through angel stage investments. The Fund is a 'side-car' fund for Maine Angels, (group of accredited investors that make investments predominately in Maine companies) and is an outgrowth of the three Bangor Angel Funds approach which operated as pooled-investment funds. Dirigo Angel Fund 1 has made 9 investments totaling $1.67M in emerging technology companies as of the end of 2021, and still had 32% of the fund remaining to invest in ventures identified through the Maine Angels selection & diligence process.



CEI VENTURES, INC.

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Director

  • May 2016 - 7 years 8 months

  Brunswick, ME CEI Ventures manages socially responsible venture capital funds, and is currently raising funding for Fund 5 "Good Jobs Fund". The company was founded in 1994 to mobilize private capital markets while advancing social goals. To date, CVI has raised four venture capital funds and made $26 million in direct investments in nearly 52 companies. In 2017, became a member of the inaugural compensation committee.



Northern New England Women's Investor Network

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Co Founder

  • Apr 2017 - 6 years 9 months

  Northern New England A collaboration between ME, NH & VT to activate more financially accredited women as angel investors in our tri-state area. By offering training and networking, our goal is to empower their confidence and comfort with angel investing, so that they might selectively fund and mentor Maine & New England promising start up ventures, particularly female focused ideas or those with female founders.



W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member, Board President Emerita

  • 1988 - 35 years

  Chicago, Ill Active Trustee (1988+) and Vice Chair of the Education Grantmaking Committee. - Member: Education Comm. (1996+); MRI Comm.(Mission Related Investments) (2015-'20, '21+) Foundation annually grants >$4M to invited 501c3 organizations in the 3 program areas of Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Development. Focused in 5 urban areas of Chicago, NYC, Boston, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. - Past President of the Board of Trustees (2013-2021) and Acting Board Chair… Show more Active Trustee (1988+) and Vice Chair of the Education Grantmaking Committee. - Member: Education Comm. (1996+); MRI Comm.(Mission Related Investments) (2015-'20, '21+) Foundation annually grants >$4M to invited 501c3 organizations in the 3 program areas of Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Development. Focused in 5 urban areas of Chicago, NYC, Boston, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. - Past President of the Board of Trustees (2013-2021) and Acting Board Chair, (2013-2020) - Past Chair: Executive Committee (2013-2021), Early Childhood Development (1998-2002); Education Programmatic Committee (2003-11); Executive Director Search Committee (2012-2013); Performance & Compensation (2016). - Past Member: Executive Committee ('04–'21); Performance & Compensation Comm. ('04-'21); Finance/Investment Committee ('02-'20); Next Generation Committee (’04-‘09); Scholarship Committee (‘04 – ‘09), Show less



Sea Cove Solutions

• Principal

  • Jun 2010 - May 2021

  Portland, Maine Area Enhancing connections and creating linkages in innovation and economic development with an intentional focus on female entrepreneurship.



The Maine Mentor Network

• Advisory Committee Member

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2020

  Portland, Maine Area The Maine Mentor Network provides entrepreneurs with access to experience, connections and perspective as a way of building the next generation of successful Maine businesses. The Advisory group also serves to review, vet and process new mentors.



Maine Accelerates Growth Initiative (MxG)

• Advisory Board Member

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2020

  Brunswick, ME The Maine Accelerates Growth Initiative (MxG) accelerates the growth of companies, communities, and talent by funding, creating, and leveraging high impact entrepreneurship and innovation programs and events through a collaborative and complementary network of organizations and individuals propelling prosperity across Maine.



MAINECANDO.ORG

• Founding Member

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

  Portland, Maine Area A consortium of professional Maine women who propelled forward a public pledge of workplace policies and action to create inclusive workplaces free of harassment, and created a website as an informative curated resource for Maine new businesses, investors, non-profits, volunteer organizations and boards

• Chair

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2015

  Portland, Maine Area Led Maine Angels for 4 years joining the diligence treaty of New England ACA (Angel Capital Association) for syndication and education; implemented the GUST online deal management platform for deal sourcing, screening and due diligence; and initiated the SERAF portfolio management platform to track investments. Termed out per by-laws, after 2 consecutive 2 year terms. Continue as active investor and an 'ambassador' for pipeline & membership recruiting , and ecosystem engagement, connections… Show more Led Maine Angels for 4 years joining the diligence treaty of New England ACA (Angel Capital Association) for syndication and education; implemented the GUST online deal management platform for deal sourcing, screening and due diligence; and initiated the SERAF portfolio management platform to track investments. Termed out per by-laws, after 2 consecutive 2 year terms. Continue as active investor and an 'ambassador' for pipeline & membership recruiting , and ecosystem engagement, connections and collaborations. Show less



Falmouth High School Athletics

• Head Coach, Girls' High School Varsity Tennis

  • Mar 2003 - Jun 2015

  Falmouth, ME Annually developed 20+ players of differing ability levels including JV players. Advanced Falmouth HS team to 10th state championships in 13th season, (‘05,‘06,‘08,’09,’10,’11, '12, '13, '14, '15) Finished 187-14. Several recognitions including "The Forecaster” 2005 Girls’ Spring Coach of the Year; 2009 & 2013 "Forecaster Northern Region"​ Spring Coach of the Year – Girls’ Team; 2005 and 2014 “Portland Press Herald” Girls’ Tennis Coach of the Year; 2014 Maine Tennis Association Class A Girls'… Show more Annually developed 20+ players of differing ability levels including JV players. Advanced Falmouth HS team to 10th state championships in 13th season, (‘05,‘06,‘08,’09,’10,’11, '12, '13, '14, '15) Finished 187-14. Several recognitions including "The Forecaster” 2005 Girls’ Spring Coach of the Year; 2009 & 2013 "Forecaster Northern Region"​ Spring Coach of the Year – Girls’ Team; 2005 and 2014 “Portland Press Herald” Girls’ Tennis Coach of the Year; 2014 Maine Tennis Association Class A Girls' Team Coach of the Year. Helped re-start a co-ed Middle School program in 2004. Show less



Women Standing Together

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Advisory Board

  • 2010 - 2015

  Portland, Maine Area From 2010-2012, served on the Steering Committee when WST was a program of the MAINE WOMEN’S FUND, as MWF was undergoing strategic re-focusing as a grantmaking & support organization and stepping back from program operations. Our committee evolved into an Advisory Board (2012-2015) which formed a separate 501c3 membership organization to support and accelerate advancement of women as entrepreneurs and leaders.



Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development (MCED)

• Program & Office Manager and Community Relations

  • Nov 2008 - Jun 2010

  Portland, Maine Area Non-profit technology business incubator originally located at the SMCC (S. Portland) Campus and then on the USM Portland Campus. I helped launch the inaugural "Top Gun" Program in 2009. Responsible for all programming oversight, plus business development and community relations. Office & facility administrator, handling onsite client relations, in house marketing, and event planning. (From 2005-2010 MCED was known as the Maine Center for Enterprise Development)

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2008

  Portland, Maine Area Responsible for all programming oversight, plus business development and community relations. Office & facility administrator, handling onsite client relations, in house marketing, and event planning. Office manager responsible for client & facility management, marketing, strategic partner & sponsorship development, event planning, e-newletter, and webmaster for onsite client entrepreneurship and innovation residency program located on the USM Portland campus. (Non-profit technology business… Show more Responsible for all programming oversight, plus business development and community relations. Office & facility administrator, handling onsite client relations, in house marketing, and event planning. Office manager responsible for client & facility management, marketing, strategic partner & sponsorship development, event planning, e-newletter, and webmaster for onsite client entrepreneurship and innovation residency program located on the USM Portland campus. (Non-profit technology business incubator originally located since 1996 at the SMCC (S. Portland) Campus operating d/b/a of CEE (Center for Environmental Enterprise) until 2005. Relocating to the USM Portland Campus as the Maine Center for Enterprise Development until 2012 when evolved into Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development as a virtual accelerator and an intown location.)



The PC Advisor

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Consultant

  • 1990 - 2005

  Portland, Maine Area my own business for small business database application reporting and software training