Sandra O. Poole

Policy Advocate

Based in our Sacramento office, Sandra brings an incredible wealth of policy and public administrative experience to Western Center.  She was the Policy Director for the California Black Health Network and held policy positions in nonprofit organizations focusing on mental health.  Prior to her nonprofit assignments, she served as Deputy Director of the State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave programs at the Employment Development Department, and served as Deputy Director at the State Department of Child Support Services.  She currently serves on the City of Elk Grove Planning Commission.  Sandra has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and volunteers for several organizations serving underrepresented communities.  In short, she has worked in all of Western Center’s issue areas!