Sandra Laney

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ABOUT SANDRA LANEY

What\'s a Philanthropy Advisor? Think of it like this: A financial advisor helps your money make more money, whereas, a philanthropy advisor helps your money make more meaning. With over two decades of experience in research science, policy, and philanthropy, I am a passionate and visionary leader who works to have an impact by helping philanthropists give their money away well. As the President and Principal Strategist @ Strategic Journey Lab, Inc. I provide executive-level purpose discovery coaching, philanthropy advising, and strategy consulting services for high-net-wealth and ultra-high-net-wealth individuals, family offices, foundations, and corporations at the intersection of philanthropy, society, and science. I have built and led inclusive and impactful programs at three philanthropic organizations: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Walder Foundation, and Paul G. Allen\'s at Vulcan, Inc. with responsibility for annual budgets of $10M -$100M. I have national and global cross-sector experience spanning the 30 - view from field research in 13 countries, laboratory science, strategic philanthropy, and international policy (Obama Administration) working with governments, academia, non-profit, and private sector institutions. I also serve as a subject matter expert in science philanthropy for Untraditional Philanthropy and as a mentor and coach for emerging leaders in the field. I leverage my science acumen, entrepreneurial mindset, and collaborative spirit to drive positive change and social impact in all I do.