At the University of Melbourne from 1992 - 2009 Sandra taught undergraduate courses in neuroscience, histology, developmental neuroscience and cell biology and carried a full teaching load with convening responsibilities. Sandra has had extensive experience on committees at the university, faculty and departmental levels, serving on academic boards, equity and staff development committees and various selection committees for student and career interruption scholarships, as well as leadership programs for women. Sandra has been actively involved in mentoring young scientists, and has participated in women's mentoring programs, leadership courses and has given invited presentations to talk about women in research.