Sandhya Bhandari

Sandhya is the Finance Assistant in the Office of Multicultural Program(OMP) at Valparaiso University. In this role, she assists in managing financial operations, including budgeting, payroll allocations, and financial reporting for OMP ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the university’s efforts to cultivate a welcoming and representative environment for all students.

Sandhya’s enthusiasm for finance and accounting is reflected in her broad and varied professional background. Prior to this, she worked as a Graduate Finance Intern in the Office of Multicultural Programs and as served as Graduate Teaching Assistant in Principles of Economics. Additionally, she has served as a Financial Analyst and Claims Specialist at The Oriental Insurance Company, Nepal where she applied her expertise in financial analysis and claims management.

Her career began as an Accounting Intern at the Agricultural Development Bank in Nepal, where she developed essential skills in financial reporting and auditing. Sandhya leverages her expertise in SAS, Python, Tableau, and Microsoft Office to enhance financial processes and drive meaningful impact within the university. She is committed to fostering an environment of belonging and opportunity across the university community, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support students in need.