Gretchen Sandy, Senior Project Director

Gretchen Sandy rises to each new challenge with intelligence, creativity and wit.  With a hectic schedule as a project manager, she has completed multiple economic impact and market research engagements across the nation yet still makes time to be a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Prior to joining the Tripp Umbach team, Gretchen served in AmeriCorps as a VISTA positioned at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania where she coordinated community outreach and took part in a Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

Gretchen received her Master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University.  She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny College with a double major in psychology and religious studies.
 

 

Favorite Quote:
“People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously.  This is how character is built.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Interesting facts about me: 
I taught myself to read and I was a candy striper for 5 years.

Favorite song: 
“As Cool As I Am” by Dar Williams because it celebrates individuality and strong women and reminds us not to let anyone try to change us or bring us down for being who we are.
 

Favorite Quote:
“People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously.  This is how character is built.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Interesting facts about me: 
I taught myself to read and I was a candy striper for 5 years.

Favorite song: 
“As Cool As I Am” by Dar Williams because it celebrates individuality and strong women and reminds us not to let anyone try to change us or bring us down for being who we are.
 

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