About Sandy Rodriguez

Associate Consultant

Sandy is a member of Kumi’s consulting team in Bolivia contributing to the implementation of the Responsible Sourcing Programme in mining companies as part of the Due Diligence Capacity Building Project for minerals and metals.

She obtained her degree in environmental engineering at the Military School of Engineering where at the same time she trained as a reserve second lieutenant, fostering values of discipline, civility, responsibility and honesty. Specialised in mining safety and with experience as an environmental manager in a state mining company, Sandy continued her education with a postgraduate degree in Responsible Gold Production for Artisanal and Small Scale Mining and Water Safety from the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés.

Sandy’s work experience includes specialisms in environmental impact assessment, environmental risk mitigation, health and safety and community liaison to underpin the sustainable implementation of various activities, works and projects. She has supervised cooperatives, mining companies and construction companies, and provided support to obtain environmental licenses.

A Bolivian national, Sandy is fluent in Spanish and English and has a basic knowledge of Portuguese. She has worked as a volunteer in wildlife conservation activities in Bolivia and environmental education for at-risk youth in Brazil. In her spare time, Sandy enjoys connecting with the natural environment by tending her organic garden and bird watching.