|
|
|
| Sandra E. Brandon | |
| Transformational Leader, | |
| Technology and Business Strategist, and Customer Satisfaction Evangelist | |
 |
|
| Sandra currently holds the newly-created position of Director of Administration/Chief of Staff for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Sandra is responsible for managing the administrative staff, operations, technology, and external relations for the school, which has been educating leaders for the Information Professions for more than a century. Ms Brandon previously served as Crayola's Vice President and Chief Information Officer, as well as a member of the Executive Operating Committee from 2002-2010. Sandra led the company's global information technology reorganization, transforming a traditional IS Department into the Crayola Information Solutions Team. This rebranding to focus on business partnerships changed both the dynamics of the team as well as the mindset of the corporate culture at this world-renown company. Customer and business partner services and solutions became the central emphasis to drive business strategy and bottom line results. In 2009, Sandra completed the Six Sigma training at Villanova University. She earned her Master's Degree in Leadership from Duquesne University and her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration at Kent State University. Sandra's leadership skills are also reflected in her personal life, where she is a member of SIM (Society of Information Management), SIM Women, Women in the Boardroom, Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group and serves as a mentor in Columbia University's Master's Program. Ms. Brandon is an active industry speaker and advisor. She also serves in the non-profit community as the Pennsylvania Wing Vice Commander, pilot, and Director of Training for the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary. |
