Sandy Rakes is the founder and visionary of the Great Kids Explorer Club. Sandy serves as both the executive and program director. Her administration responsibilities include: grant writing, fundraising, network development and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. Her program responsibilities are recruiting and training volunteers, oversight of staff, collaborating in curriculum development, program development and monitoring. In addition she continues to work directly with the students as she is uniquely gifted relating to this population. Sandy has a background in management, along with 12 years of practical experience working with youth and at-risk students.

The Board of Directors: