Sandra was appointed as Chief Executive in May of 2021to take Ways to Wellness forward as an innovation hub, building on its successful social prescribing programme, to develop solutions to reduce inequalities in health and social care.  

Sandra is an experienced Chief Executive with a strong change management background along with extensive experience in strategic financial planning and performance management. She has worked at a senior level both in the VCSE sector and in the NHS and has considerable experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders.   

Prior to joining Ways to Wellness, Sandra was Chief Executive of Actes for 11 years and was responsible for successfully steering the organisation from a commissioning body to a well-respected Charity delivering innovative programmes in Teesside and Durham