Director of Equity
Sandy Walker, MA
Specialization
Sandy is responsible for working cross-departmentally to provide strategic oversight for the operationalization of Neighborhood’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Year of Hire
Education
University at Buffalo
· Master’s in Arts and Humanities
· Bachelor’s in English and Psychology
McDaniel College
· Administrator 1 Certification
Who has been inspirational to you in your career?
Witnessing my parents’ personal encounters with systemic racism opened my eyes to the importance of fighting for diversity, equity, and inclusion and fueled my passion to be an advocate for change in the community and the workplace.
What attracted you to Neighborhood Health Center?
The fact that Neighborhood lives its mission of “Impactful healthcare provided by kind people so Western New Yorkers can achieve their dreams and goals” through every fiber of the organization interested me the most. I am honored to work for an organization that is a cornerstone of the community and focused on increasing access and opportunity for all.
Do you have a favorite quote?
“Truth and the right answer comes from diversity of experiences.” Michelle Obama