Meet our Mentors: Sandra Pickett

RIMPA Global offers a free, member-only mentoring program to assist records professionals at any stage of their career in increasing their skills and knowledge. Our mentoring program has a vast selection of mentors with decades of experience in the Records and Information Management Industry, who are always looking to give back and enhance the next generation of R/IM professionals.

Sandra Pickett, RIMPA Global member and experienced R/IM practitioner, is one of such expert mentors. Sandra, who has recently begun a 12-month mentorship with Danielle Williams, had this to say on what drove her to become a mentor:

"I was fortunate throughout my career spanning three decades for the support from former employers, colleagues, mentors, regulators, educators and peers within my chosen profession. In return, I’m keen to give back to the profession and practitioners who want to make an impact in the workplace while expanding their careers.

For me, this profession has endured many twists and turns from when I first started, predominantly due to technological advances. For example, I saw the introduction of personal computers, fax machines, emails, mobile phones, scanners, barcoding/readers, electronic solutions (EDRMS), software as a service (Cloud), world wide web, Apple/M365 collaborative platforms, portable devices, digital cameras and the list goes on. These advances contributed to an exciting and yet challenging career at times full of many rewarding experiences to expand my knowledge and emotional intelligence. My chosen career was also rewarding in the sense of sustainable employment and financial stability for myself and my family.

Throughout my career I’ve always been open to learning through different lenses e.g. further education, research, on the job training and stimulating conversations with like-minded professionals, which gave me the incentive to share my learnings and to guide others where I can on their professional journey. Any impact I can make, whether big or small, inspires me to be engaged in the workplace and to keep striving to make a difference."

Danielle, who recently joined RIMPA and has worked within records for over 11 years, started a new position that requires a complete record management program overhaul and sought a mentor to offer her support and guidance.

Sandra's contributions to our mentorship program have proven to be invaluable for our members.

If you have been thinking about finding a mentor but have no idea where to begin, have a look at our available mentors and you may find someone who can help foster your professional development and guide you through your professional journey. If you'd like to participate as a mentee, please click this link.