Sandra Vanderven

Sandra VanderVen is an experienced organizer and leader in the labor and social justice movements, currently serving as the Lead Organizer at SEIU Healthcare 1199NW since February 2015. Previously, Sandra held the position of Board President at The Backbone Campaign from March 2013 to June 2023, and served as Senior Organizer at Fuse Washington between October 2011 and June 2014. Early in the career, Sandra was the Volunteer Lead Regional Organizer for Washington State at MoveOn from September 2010 to January 2012. Sandra earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from The Evergreen State College, where studies were completed from 1986 to 1991.