WGC Seattle Chapter

WGC Seattle Chapter

In the heart of Seattle, the Women of Global Change Chapter, in collaboration with Abundance of Hope, are on a heartfelt mission to alleviate homelessness. Beyond collecting essential items from local businesses, they’ve embraced a warm approach—knitting cozy clothing to provide both physical comfort and a tangible symbol of care. This initiative goes beyond crafting garments; it symbolizes the interconnectedness of the community. Members not only hone their knitting skills but also extend an open invitation to local crafters, collecting unused knitted items. Through collaboration and repurposing, they amplify their impact, demonstrating that collective compassion can create lasting change. In Seattle, these dedicated women are proving that, with love, dedication, and collaboration, they can transform their community—one stitch at a time.

Chapter President : Sandy Dupleich Contact : Seattle@thewomenofglobalchange.com Three words come to mind when describing Sandy’s professional demeanor: analytical, engaging, and kind. With over 20 years as a finance and operations executive, Sandy has mastered the art of growing a business, developing teams, and creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. In addition, she possesses exceptional business acumen and strategic execution skills with a keen eye for process improvement. So naturally, this caught the attention of Microsoft, where she currently works as a Senior Business Planner on the Cloud Business Operations team. Before her current role, she held an executive position for a Seattle-based language company while actively participating in community engagement projects and NGOs. Additionally, Sandy has supported Supplier Diversity initiatives through her board position with the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council and was recognized for her commitment to supporting and advocating for minority businesses by being awarded the John A. Gilmore Supplier Diversity Leadership Award. With a long career in the language industry, it was natural for Sandy to serve as President of the Association of Language Companies, the language industry’s national trade association. Additional board roles include seven years serving on the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. KCSARC provides counseling, legal advocacy, and other vital services for survivors of sexual assault. Sandy is originally from Bolivia and has lived in the Seattle area since immigrating to the United States with her family. She is a passionate boater, and when she’s not working, you will find her and her husband on their boat named Sea Bear somewhere in the Salish Sea. Sandy balances her busy work life spending time with her husband and three children, practicing yoga, blogging, or knitting something warm and cozy. The Women of Global Changerecently honored Sandy by selecting her to serve as the President of the new Seattle Chapter. The Seattle Chapter’s first area of focus will be to shed light on the pivotal role that access to affordable childcare plays in the ecosystem of women in the workforce. Sandy is thrilled to take on this new role and for the opportunity to create social impact in her local community.