Andrea “AJ” Sanders
Lady AJ Sanders is the President and Co-Founder of AJ Sanders Training & Consulting Management, LLC, a boutique firm specializing in workplace culture transformation, leadership development, team building, and conflict resolution. With a team of experts bringing over 40 years of combined experience, she has successfully coached and consulted for organizations across the United States, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Her impressive client list includes educational institutions, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and social service organizations. Before launching her firm, she held leadership and staff development positions at The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Marriott, and Sheraton Hotels in multiple states.
Lady AJ is a trusted strategic advisor, known for her work in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and Leadership Development programs. She is often described as the “Go-to Coach” during critical transitions, providing straightforward, high-integrity coaching with honesty and compassion. Her executive coaching and teambuilding efforts have made a significant impact at Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland, and Bon Secours Hospitals.
Beyond her corporate work, Lady AJ is deeply committed to community service and advocacy. She has played a vital role in supporting The COLOURS Organization, Inc., which provides health services for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as Richmond Behavioral Health Authority and Richmond Public Schools’ Day Treatment Programs. She has studied at the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and was awarded a full scholarship to the Smithsonian Museums’ Diversity Leadership Training Institute.
Lady AJ and Pastor Michael have been married for nearly three decades, serving as mentors to over 40 young men and women overcoming poverty in urban communities. They are proud parents of two daughters and devoted to uplifting the next generation.
A collaborative author of two books, The Unvoiced Pain: Releasing Depression and Anxiety and Corona Chronicles, Lady AJ is a highly sought-after speaker and coach. Her coaching mantra is simple yet powerful:
“If you knew how, you would.”
In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and cherishing moments with family and close friends.