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Directors give back during Fall Leadership Forum

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Fall Leadership Forum is an annual opportunity to connect Sandia’s leadership through engaging discussion and networking. This year’s forum in November featured six service projects where leaders gave back to the community and learned about the work of multiple nonprofits in Albuquerque. 

Image of Directors Bryan Oliver, Josh Parsons and Jennifer Gauduoso volunteer during Sandia's Fall Leadership Forum
PREPARING FOR SPRING — From left, Directors Bryan Oliver, Josh Parsons and Jennifer Gauduoso work in the urban garden at the Rio Grande Food Project, a nonprofit that provides nutritious food to the community. The team winterized the garden to prepare for spring by pulling weeds and planting vegetables. (Photo by Debra Menke)
Image of Sandia fellows Keith Matzen and Bill Miller volunteer during Sandia's Fall Leadership Forum
OATS FOR ALL — Sandia fellows Keith Matzen, center right, and Bill Miller, right, fill bags of oats at Roadrunner Food Bank during the Fall Leadership Forum on Tuesday. The oats will be included in boxes for Roadrunner clients. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
Image of Director Basil Hassan and Deputy General Counsel Marianne Hill volunteer during Sandia's Fall Leadership Forum
HELPING KIDS SUCCEED IN SCHOOL — Director Basil Hassan and Deputy General Counsel Marianne Hill volunteer at Albuquerque Public School Community Clothing Bank and School Supply Barn. They helped fill 218 backpacks with school supplies that will be distributed to 93 elementary schools after winter break. Sandia supports their work with the annual Stuff the Bus and Hearts and Soles campaigns that resulted in $17,000 in employee donations in 2022. (Photo by Katrina Wagner)
Image of Associate Labs Directors Andy MclIroy and Jeff Heath volunteer during Sandia's Fall Leadership Forum
FUN WITH POWER TOOLS — Associate Labs Director Andy MclIroy drills a screw into a frame while Associate Labs Director Jeff Heath holds it in place at the New Mexico Ramp Project. The New Mexico Ramp Project provides free ramps for low-income older adults and people with mobility issues. (Photo by Michelle Walker-Wade)
Image of Director Sarah Allendorf volunteers during Sandia's Fall Leadership Forum
FILLING UP — Director Sarah Allendorf weighs a bag of oats at Roadrunner Food Bank while volunteering during the Fall Leadership Forum on Tuesday. The oats will be included in food boxes for local families. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
Image of Deputy Labs Director Laura McGill volunteers during the Fall Leadership Forum
COZY GIFTS — Deputy Labs Director Laura McGill fills holiday boxes that contain mugs, hot cocoa and a blanket that was made by Sandians during Solve for X Day. Volunteers made 24 cards with positive sentiments for the families receiving services from Cuidando los Ninos. (Photo by Roberta Rivera)