Sandte began a career in public health as an American Indian Science and Engineering Society intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She deepened her commitment to health by earning a Master of Public Health from Emory University and a Master of Arts in Sociology from Rice University. This year, she earned a Ph.D. in Sociology. Her dissertation explored social and place-based factors linked to highly preventable deaths among diverse racial groups and cataloged diabetes programming in Native communities in Washington state. Through her journey, Sandte has published research on Native mortality in urban areas, cancer prevention, and women’s mortality outcomes. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with loved ones. Sandte is deeply grateful to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for their support and encouragement. Out of love and deep respect for her community, she remains dedicated to improving the health of Black and Native people.
