After moving to Ione in 2021, Sandy began cultivating community and learning about local land management practices. She is encouraged by the Kalispel Tribe’s land management practices, approach to community building and overall inclusiveness. A rising tide lifts all boats.

Sandy is Secretary of the NE Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society, and a Pend Oreille Master Gardener Trainee. She has a background in business, previously driving revenue growth at Luxottica and strategy and operations at Nike.