Sandra joined PI as Chairperson of the Board in February 2025. Alongside this role Sandra is furthering her dedication to human rights by pursuing a PhD and conducting a Doctoral Research at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, the University of Oslo, focusing on the relationships between diplomacy and HRDs protection.

Sandra holds a master’s degree from SOAS, University of London, and brings over 20 years of invaluable experience from various roles in civil society organizations. Her extensive background includes serving in leadership roles in the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee, as an executive board member of the IDSN and spearheading the Norwegian Human Rights Fund as Executive Director. Sandra has developed a vast international network supporting human rights organizations and defenders globally