The British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce Sandra Golding as the new CEO for ADRA-UK. With a career spanning over 15 years within the international development sector, Sandra has contributed as both a Business Consultant and a Director.
Bringing a wealth of experience, Sandra has actively engaged with international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) in the UK and the USA. Her professional journey has taken her to diverse regions, including Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, where she has championed causes related to children's education, women's economic empowerment, resource mobilisation, communications, and marketing.
Sandra has collaborated with notable organisations, including the International HIV and Aids Alliance, ADRA International, CARE International UK, Save the Children UK, and Feed the Minds, showcasing her commitment to impactful work in international development.
Sandra's commitment to community service is underscored by her previous volunteer role as an Area Coordinator on the South England Conference Women's Ministries Council. Furthermore, her contributions extended to collaborating with the BUC, North England Conference, and Trans-European Division Women's Ministries, which provided her with opportunities to address audiences in the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Her dedication to knowledge dissemination is evident in several publications on social enterprises and women's empowerment. Sandra's expertise has garnered recognition, with national and international media outlets featuring in Charity Today, the UK's leading charity news publication, and Nepal Live Today, an online news portal in Nepal.
Sandra's influence extends to the airwaves, where she has served as a guest speaker on UCB Radio and Premier Radio. Additionally, she served as a presenter on Life Radio UK.
Through her multifaceted contributions, Sandra continues to leave a lasting impact in various social development and communication spheres.
Sandra takes up her role in June. She said, "I am looking forward to joining ADRA-UK and engaging with the churches in the UK. Additionally, I look forward to working with the team at ADRA-UK as we continue to impact the communities where they work, changing lives. We are all ADRA, and we can all make a difference!"