A survivor of a childhood stroke, Sandra knows only too well the frustration that comes with the inability to verbalize thoughts and emotions. She has travelled throughout Canada and Europe, promoting art as a healing modality. Sandra is also passionate about educating her home province, advocating for those individuals who find it difficult to express themselves in words. She continues to pioneer art therapy events and workshops as well as working one-on-one with clients in local communities. Sandra is currently the national advocacy chair for the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She is also setting up Newfoundland’s first art therapy social enterprise organization for art therapy initiatives and art-based community development.