Sandy has completed Master of Science in Biochemistry with neuroscience focus, University of Regina; Master of Public Health with focus in epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Toronto. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Epidemiology studying the perspectives of people living with HIV in the province. Her research interests include Indigenous Health, patient-centred care, communicable diseases, evidence-based medicine, and community-based participatory research.