SANDRA HOUSTON

Coach, capacity builder and change management strategist committed to equity, inclusion and community impact.

Sandra Houston is a professional coach and organizational capacity builder with over 20 years of expertise in strategic consulting and organizational development within public, non-profit and private industry sectors. She specializes in project management, program planning and development, and leadership training with a focus on equity, inclusion, and change management. Sandra has extensive experience providing executive and organizational coaching, capacity building, and technical assistance and is highly capable of strengthening communication lines between senior management, internal and external clientele, community partners, and stakeholders.

Sandra is a trainer with extensive experience masterfully engaging a wide range of individuals. She possesses broad-based project management knowledge in driving complex projects, employing keen technical abilities and exercising sound decision-making skills to meet deliverables. She is recognized for identifying, supporting, and enhancing business value from concept to completion.

Sandra is a graduate of Rutgers University and a certified coach of Conversational Intelligence®, a framework based on neuroscience that enhances individual and team dialogue and development. She also holds certifications in Corporate Social Responsibility, Design Thinking, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Veteran Multicultural Competence, Nonprofit Board Governance Consulting, and Pharmaceutical Management.

Core Competencies: Strategic Planning, Consulting, Executive & Organizational Coaching, Project Management, Organizational Development, Group Facilitation & Training, Curriculum Development, Program Design & Implementation, Change Management, Partnership Sustainability, Community Relations, Quality Assurance, Formative Research, Needs Assessment, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, Patient Engagement, Taskforce/Committee Leadership, Conference & Event Planning.