The grandchild of Polish and Russian Jewish immigrants, Sandra grew up in New York City with a strong culturally Jewish background. Moving to Rhode Island and becoming a mother of two, Sandra rediscovered writing and poetry later in life. Her work is deeply rooted in relationships, family, and concepts of heritage. 2014 Providence Poetry Slam Wowps finalist and former president of Rhode Island Association for Psychoanalytic Psychologies, her work and contributions to the greater community are wide as well as deep.