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Dr. John Sandy is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Now a United States Citizen, Dr. Sandy holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, Florida; a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Maryland, College Park. John has been child welfare professional for more than 14 years. He is currently Southeast Regional Technical Assistant with the State Wide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) of Pennsylvania. He is Board Chairman, Sierra Leone Arc of Hope (www.sierraleonearcofhope.com), a 501-C-3 non-profit and non-political organization, and Zoning Hearing Judge in Aldan Borough, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and a Rotarian with the Springfield Rotary club in Pennsylvania. Dr. Sandy is former Executive and Program Director for PSI Family Services, and Lead Social Worker, State of Maryland, Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS). Dr. Sandy also worked with State Senator Decatur W. Trotter in Maryland, where he received a Maryland Legislative proclamation for Outstanding Contribution as a student Intern in 1995. Dr. Sandy is married to Elizabeth Sandy, a nurse, and they have two children: Johnny, an Iraqi veteran, and Johnette, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).