Biography
Sandra brings extensive expertise in external communications and strategic storytelling to CNA Corporation, where she navigates complex narratives and drives successful outcomes across diverse policy initiatives.
Sandra has developed and executed comprehensive campaigns that elevated CNA’s visibility and established the organization as a trusted voice in national security policy. Her media relations work has secured strategic placements for thought leadership content, and she regularly prepares executives for high-stakes interviews and congressional testimony. She excels at distilling complex research into compelling narratives for policymakers, media, and key stakeholders.
Prior to CNA, Sandra built her career in journalism and communications, developing her ability to craft accessible stories from complicated material. She earned her Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School.
Sandra loves watching and playing tennis and has visited Roland Garros to Flushing Meadows and hopes to visit the other slams soon. On the weekends, you’ll see her with the tennis “mom hat” with her kids at local tournaments in the DMV.
