Sandra González joined DRNC in August 2019 as an investigator/advocate for the investigations and monitoring unit. She has a personal and professional connection with people with disabilities and has worked in various advocacy roles for more than 30 years in New York, North Carolina and the southwest. González graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in art therapy. She completed graduate studies for a master’s in public administration with a concentration in health care administration and has a graduate certificate in gerontology from CW Post/ Long Island University. Amongst her other passions, González enjoys nature and many creative pursuits including painting, photography, jewelry making, gardening and baking.