Sandy Hillman, a 1963 Penn State arts and letters alumna, discovered her passion for leadership at a very young age.
Hillman advanced her leadership skills by establishing her own company, Sandy Hillman Communications, for which she currently serves as president. Hillman’s priority is to maintain a high level of client service and motivate her team. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the public relations firm provides a variety of communications services to clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 500 brands.
Prior to establishing her own firm, Hillman was the CEO of Trahan, Burden & Charles and served under previous Baltimore mayor, William Donald Schaefer. While working under Mayor Schaefer, Hillman helped rebrand Baltimore and develop it into the urban hub it is today. She helped the tourism in the city grow following the closing of many factories, and her work was largely recognized as integral for creating more jobs in the city.
In her day-to-day work, Hillman appreciates the liberal arts background and education she received at Penn State.
Hillman continues to be an active alumna in the College of the Liberal Arts and welcomes the opportunity to engage and work with current students.
Hillman hosted the Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow panel presentation and participated in the one-on-one meetings held September 25–26, 2019.