Sandy Woo Cater
About Sandy Woo Cater
Sandy Woo Cater serves as the Project Lead for the Human Trafficking Response Program at CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and has extensive experience in anti-human trafficking initiatives and community engagement.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Sandy Woo Cater has served as Project Lead for the CommonSpirit Health/Dignity Health Human Trafficking Response Program since 2019. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in anti-human trafficking work to inform program strategies and initiatives. Her responsibilities include coordinating efforts to address human trafficking within healthcare settings and implementing effective response strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sandy Woo Cater holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Binghamton University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also earned an M.A. in Sociology from the same institution in 2009. Her undergraduate studies include a B.A. in Sociology from UC Irvine and an A.A. in Sociology from Bakersfield College. Her academic background supports her specialization in research on prostitution tourism and women's labor migration.
Background
Sandy Woo Cater has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in education, event coordination, and community engagement. She worked as a Graduate Assistant at Binghamton University and held positions as an Event and Press Coordinator at the United Nations. Additionally, she has experience as a Youth Specialist at the Broome County Urban League and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Binghamton University.
Achievements
In addition to her current role at CommonSpirit Health, Sandy Woo Cater has been a member of the Board of Directors for Global Family Care Network since 2020. She has also volunteered with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force from 2013 to 2015. Her work focuses on Asian American histories and social justice issues, contributing to community building efforts and advocacy in these areas.