Sandhya Bhandari

Sandhya is the Finance Assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Valparaiso University. In this role, she assists in managing financial operations, including budgeting, payroll allocations, and financial reporting for DEI initiatives, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the university’s mission to promote diversity and inclusion.

Sandhya’s passion for finance and accounting is evident through her diverse professional experiences. 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 contribute effectively to DEI initiatives. She is dedicated to advancing DEI initiatives and promoting equity and inclusion across the university community, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support underrepresented groups.