Sandy Estrada

co-host

Sandy is a Data & Analytics Advisor with over 20 years of experience helping executives set strategy, align operations, and mobilize technology to solve their most pressing data challenges. She has a proven track record in leading data and digital transformations within Fortune 500 companies, spanning sectors such as Financial Services, Retail, and Life Sciences.

She serves as Vice President and co-leader of Cervello, a Kearney company's Data and Analytics Consulting Practice. In her capacity, Sandy serves as a strategic advisor to key clients while also dedicating efforts to enhance and grow the firm's global client base, teams, and partnerships.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Sandy contributes to the field as a Member and Moderator for Women Leaders in Data & AI. She is also the Boston Chapter Lead for Women in Data and dedicates her time as a Mentor for Hack.Diversity Fellows.

Amid her ongoing contributions to the field, Sandy's work has been recognized by her peers and the wider community. She often participates as a speaker, panelist, and moderator at industry events, sharing her knowledge and experiences with others. Her dedication to the field was acknowledged in 2023 when she received the Data Leader of the Year award from Women in Data. Her efforts and impact were also recognized with her inclusion on the CDO Magazine Global Data Power Women List 2023. These recognitions reflect her commitment to advancing the data and analytics discipline. However, she considers them not personal accolades but a testament to the collective progress and the mentorship she is passionate about providing.

Outside of her work and volunteer activities, Sandy enjoys spending time at her local pottery studio, staying up to date with her saltwater reef tank, and continually begging her wife for a puppy.