NAMI Finger Lakes is pleased to welcome Sandra Sorensen in the role of Executive Director of NAMI Finger Lakes, beginning September 12, 2022.



Ms. Sorensen is a long-time Tompkins County resident with recent experience as Executive Director of Second Wind Cottages in Newfield,NY, Bethel Grove Bible Church Youth Ministry, and self-employed in her office management/business development company. She brings strong teamwork, organizational, and project management skills as well as a passion for people to the position. She has lived experience with mental illness and a knowledge of NAMI Finger Lakes.

We are very excited that Sandy is joining our NAMI Finger Lakes team and look forward to working with her to expand NAMI Finger Lakes’ impacts in the community.

Deborah Grantham, President

NAMI Finger Lakes



Sandra Sorensen, Executive Director

“I am excited to be part of a larger community that understands the need for mental illness resources. I look forward to meeting with existing and new partners as we collectively strive to fulfill our individual missions."