Dr. Sandra Newton is a Clinical and School Psychologist living and working in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada. She has been trained in developmental, clinical, and school psychology methods and interventions (M.A. and Ph.D., University of Toronto) and has practiced in a variety of educational, clinical, and community settings. Her dissertation research pertained to health-related quality of life measure development for pediatric sickle cell disease. In her work with the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO), Dr. Newton is able to pursue longstanding interests in providing advocacy, community education, and support for children, youth, and adults with sickle cell disease. She facilitates workshops, Peer Support Group sessions, and supports research initiatives. Dr. Newton also supports initiatives of the Global Action Network for Sickle Cell & Other Inherited Blood Disorders (GANSID) as Board secretary.
