Sandra Marin, Trustee
Appointed May 1, 2017
Why I Love EPL
For EPL Board Trustee Sandra Marin, her love of libraries and reading came from her mother. “Every Saturday morning my mother would take me to the library so I could choose my books for the week,” she recalls. “She was an avid reader, visitor of libraries and read to me every day.”
Before becoming an EPL trustee in 2019, Sandra was an EPL volunteer providing career expertise and support to EPL customers. “It was rewarding on a variety of levels,” she recalls. “At the end of each shift, it felt great to help EPL customers achieve their short- or long-term career goals. The experience also allowed me to get up close and personal with a sampling of the people that are positively impacted by the incredible services EPL offers.”
From avid library lover turned EPL volunteer to EPL Trustee, Sandra being able to serve on the EPL Board is a dream come true, “Libraries hold a very special place in my heart and soul,” she adds. “I feel so grateful to be able to be of service to EPL, to Edmonton and to my fellow trustees. Being able to marry service with something so personally meaningful is truly a gift.”
About Sandra
Sandra Marin started her own Executive Coaching and Consulting company in 2007. She coaches senior leaders, teams and individuals wanting to increase effectiveness and performance. Sandra is passionate about supporting leaders wanting to create more positive and productive work environments.
Prior to 2007, Sandra held a variety of sales leadership positions with Nestle, Levi Strauss and Co., Hudson Bay. She was responsible for multi-million dollar revenue and operating budgets, and for developing multi-level sales teams. A career change into Human Resources with a focus on Organization Effectiveness and Development saw Sandra leading HR departments and teams, coaching and supporting leaders across organizations.
Sandra has significant Board experience including Human Resources Institute of Alberta, YMCA Enterprise Centre, Golden Retriever Club of Canada, SkirtsAfire Society. Her formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University in Ottawa, a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Alberta, a Certificate in Organizational Foundations from Queens University. She holds several coaching certifications and is a member of the International Coach Federation. Sandra’s love affair with libraries began when she was a child and continues to this day.
