Sandra Camacho (Sandra By Design)

Sandra Camacho is a prominent Equitable Design Educator and the Founder and Lead Instructor at Design Changemakers, a learning platform dedicated to empowering individuals to design for positive social change. With a focus on equity, inclusion, and justice, her work aims to help values-led teams create solutions that benefit diverse communities while minimizing harm.12

Professional Background

Before founding Design Changemakers in November 2023, Sandra spent eight years at Google, where she held various roles in product innovation and learning experience design. Her experience at Google included positions such as Global Design Innovation Evangelist and Instructional Designer, where she contributed significantly to design strategies and educational frameworks.1

In addition to her role at Design Changemakers, Sandra is also the founder of the Inclusive Design Jam, a global community aimed at fostering connections around inclusive design practices.1 Her work emphasizes the importance of human-centered design principles and creative skills for innovation, which she integrates into her teaching and community-building efforts.2

Education

Sandra holds a Master's degree from ENSCI - Les Ateliers (2016-2018) and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University (2006-2010). She has also pursued continuing studies at the Massachusetts College of Art and Université Sorbonne Nouvelle.1

Skills and Certifications

Her expertise includes:

• Human-Centered Design
• Google Design Sprint Master
• Creative Skills for Innovation (Design Thinking) Facilitator
• Google Analytics Individual Certification

She is proficient in English, Spanish, and French, enabling her to engage with a diverse audience effectively.1

Impact and Vision

Through Design Changemakers, Sandra aims to equip changemakers with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive lasting positive change in their communities. Her approach not only enhances performance within organizations but also cultivates healthier work cultures.12