Sandra retired from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after 37 years of service and achieved the rank of Assistant Commissioner. Since 2016, Sandra has served on the board of Directors of the RCMP Veterans Association in various roles including Association President, the first female President in the Association’s 137-year history.
During her time as President, she transformed the Association from being primarily a social club to a service provider organization assisting RCMP Veterans and their families who contend with severe financial and physical hardship as well as mental health struggles.
Sandra serves as a Governor for the Corps of Commissionaires, an organization directly focused on Veterans from all avenues of service, and their employment after retirement. Sandra is also very involved within the community by serving on the Board of the RCMP Foundation and the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society.
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So Sandra is a people person. When you speak with Sandra, I think people pick up quite quickly that she's the real deal. She's the genuine article. She cares about people. She doesn't just inspire; she rolls up her sleeves and she actually works herself. She's a member herself of the RCMP Foundation, which is an organization that provides support to at-risk youth across the country and other initiatives.
She has encouraged other women to bring their talents and their energies forward. Also was a key driver in terms of creating the RCMP Veterans Association Foundation, which was established as our charitable arm. This is a great achievement on her part, providing active assistance to Veterans across the country. And Sandra deserves credit for that because it really has an impact on people in a real significant way.
Congratulations, Sandra. You work so hard for Veterans across the country and what you do has effect, has impact. Your humility is a big part of your charm. We're grateful for all you do. So thank you very much.