Sandra White Chair, Trustees

Meet Sandra, a dedicated advocate committed to empowering young individuals to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Sandra boasts an impressive track record, with leadership roles in influential programs such as the accredited VOYAGE program at the Metropolitan Black Police Association and the highly successful Youth Leadership program at Oxford University. Her expertise extends to strategic leadership positions at Catalyst Housing and the Young Brent Foundation, where she has played a pivotal role in capacity building within local voluntary sector groups and local authorities, collaborating with organizations like London Action Trust and the Young Brent Foundation.

Sandra's commitment to Through Unity dates back to 2010, when she has consistently championed the cause of building capacity and empowering members to transform the lives of families affected by homicide.

In her role as Chair at Through Unity, Sandra brings an impressive wealth of management experience, spanning over 30 years across the corporate, public, and charitable sectors. Beyond her chairmanship, she also serves as a trustee for Manhood Academy Global, an innovative rites-of-passage program for young people. Previously, she held a Non-Executive Director position at EduAction and currently chairs the Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum, demonstrating her dedication to various community-driven initiatives.

Sandra's commitment to social betterment doesn't end there. Her day job is as Director of Programmes at the Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation, a social mobility charity. In this role, she collaborates with the independent schools sector to provide transformative education opportunities to children who need it most, further underscoring her dedication to making a positive impact on young lives.