Sandy Lake brings a background in management and a Bachelor’s in Business from the University of Alabama, with a focus in Healthcare Management to her role as Program Administrator. Prior to joining the Centers of Innovation, Sandy worked with HealthSouth Rehabilitation and then the National Association of Private Enterprise, serving on the board for 10 years. Following her tenure in those roles, she started and ran her own business for 10 years.

Sandy recently complete the Georgia Academy of Economics program; in her role with COI she works with each center director and interfaces with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and various state agencies.