Sandra English is a business person and civic leader.  She was a member of  the Board of Trustees of the Phelps Stokes Fund for six years (2001-2007) during which she served on the executive committee as Secretary.  Ms. English is active in a number of civic and social justice associations.  She lives in Virginia and New York City.  After the untimely death of her husband, Carl English, Sandra assumed a leadership role on the board of the satellite telecommunications company co founded by her husband and played a key role in the expansion of that business in Africa.  The English family also created a scholarship fund to attract minority students to enroll in engineering programs throughout the Washington area.  Ms English continues to promote the advancement of women both here and in Africa.