Sandi Jackson has degrees in occupational therapy and psychology specializing in pediatric neurology and learning disabilities in children, but her heart has always been focused on philanthropic causes. Her past community involvements include: Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board Chair, President and ball chairs of the OC Baron’s League for American Cancer Society, Co-Chair of Chapman University’s Athletic Campaign Committee, member of the Executive Planning Committee for opening of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, and a member of Angels of the Arts. Her 16-year support of Orangewood Foundation includes serving on its board and executive committees, and she is a current member of Orangewood’s 44 Women for Children, having served on its board and is co-chairing the annual Holiday Tea fundraiser for the Academy. She served as Steering Committee Co-Chair to develop the innovative new Charter School, the Samueli Academy, where she now serves as Board of Trustees Chair.
“I believe in the power of philanthropy and philanthropic partnerships to unite forces to provide innovative solutions for societal problems and human injustices.” Sandi Jackson