Meet Dr. Sandra “Sandy” Hernandez
Founder • Wellness Consultant • Leadership Coach
About
Dr. Sandra Hernandez is the founder and heart behind Dr. Sandy’s Joy & Wellness, LLC, a consulting and coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals and organizations succeed through joy, balance, and equity.
Born in El Salvador and raised in Southern California, Dr. Sandy's journey is rooted in resilience and purpose. As a cross-sector leader and community coalition builder with over 27 years of experience across education, government, and nonprofit systems, she deeply understands the real challenges of burnout, balance, and leading through complexity, and transforms them into opportunities for sustainable, joyful growth.
Core Values
Joy - Celebrate purpose and fulfillment in leadership and daily life
Wellness - Prioritize mental, emotional, and physical health as foundation for success
Equity - Dismantle barriers and create inclusive, representative cultures across all work.
Service and Community - Lead with empathy and dedication to help communities thrive.
"Dr. Sandy’s genuine work goes beyond wellness. With my time working with Sandy she showed compassion and empathy through real world solutions. She gave me the tools necessary to reflect and make decisions that impacted my overall wellbeing as a public health professional. I recommend Dr. Sandy wholeheartedly with any professional or organization looking to make interpersonal or structural changes in your respective organization."
Johanna Gonzalez - Health Equity Advocate
Los Angeles, CA
Recognition
- Global Recognition Award (2024)
- LAUSD Diamond Award
- OASIS Center International Recognition
- Featured on Noticias 62 and Ed Branding Podcast
