I am a pirate, having traveled the world and finding several ports to call home. I’ve lived on an island in the Pacific, an island in the Atlantic, the Southern beaches of California, and , now, in Washington, DC.

Many years ago a psychic (her real, honest to goodness name, was Aura) read my tea leaves and said that there was a ‘J’ in my cup and it was very important. As I was turning 50, one of my daughters told me, “Mom, I want you to try modeling.” I went through the steps, with great exhilaration and, yes, doubt, and sent the requisite images, snail-mail, to FORD Models. Three days later the phone rang, “Hello, Sande? This is Jay, from FORD, we love you and want to talk.” I’ve enjoyed every moment since.

I am a painter, photographer, writer, and model. Expanding the vision of art directors and photographers, being a canvas for make-up and clothing stylists, and exchanging ideas with models from different parts of the globe allows me to be part of a creative team. A healthy lifestyle is a life-long passion for me. You may see me hiking Rock Creek Park trails with my Salukis, Kiya and Bashir, finding joy in countless museums, or walking on a Sunday morning at a nearby Farmer’s Market.