Chief Impact Officer

Sandra Hitchens

Sandy is responsible for managing a multi-faceted advocacy program in support of Family 4 Eternity’s mission. Sandy provides strategic leadership, as well as day-to-day support for all aspects of the Foodbank’s advocacy program, including collaborating with various community stakeholders to drive successful action, advocating for funding for anti-hunger, anti-poverty, and health equity intervention legislative initiatives at the county, state and federal levels. Sandy works with internal staff, other nonprofits and food systems organizations, and external partners to expand a growing center of data, expertise, resources and capacity to move the food security agenda at multiple levels. Through successful education, testimony, relationship-building and advocacy, Sandy elevates the voice of individuals and families struggling with hunger and food insecurity, resulting in meaningful impact and policy change. Sandy communicates extensively externally and internally in both verbal and written formats and is highly strategic and detail-oriented. Sandy is a member of the Leadership Team, working closely with peers to advance the strategic work of the Foodbank. With other members of the Foodbank team, Sandy is involved with events, and other projects, as assigned. Sandy consistently demonstrates an active commitment to the Family 4 Eternity mission in all aspects of daily work.