A life of service.
A legacy of possibility.
Sandra M. Fatmi-Hall is a TEDxOrlando speaker, philanthropist, mentor, nonprofit executive, and consultant who sees promise where others see challenges.
Known affectionately as “Ms. Pine Hills,” she brings people, resources, and opportunity together to strengthen young people, families, and communities.
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From banking to community transformation.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Sandra earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from York College in New York. A 17-year banking career, including branch management roles in New York and Atlanta, gave her a foundation in business, relationships, and organizational leadership.
After relocating to Orlando, she found her calling in hands-on community service. In 2014, she founded the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. (UFCF), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening children, youth, and families through education, mentorship, leadership development, and community resources.
Future Leaders United began with seven students at Maynard Evans High School. It has since graduated more than 300 young people, creating pathways to higher education, military service, and trade careers.
Her work connects youth development with the needs of the whole family, from food access and scholarship support to workforce preparation and digital literacy. Her Jamaican roots also inform UFCF’s humanitarian work supporting families beyond Florida.
Her late husband, Dennis W. Hall, was a founding leader of UFCF. His legacy remains part of the Foundation’s story.
Service that reaches beyond a moment.
Cumulative UFCF figures reported in Sandra’s October 2026 Official Press Kit. These reflect the collective work of the Foundation, its volunteers, and partners.
From At-Risk to At-Promise.
What if we built leaders before we needed them?
Sandra delivered her TEDxOrlando talk at the Linda W. Chapin Theater at the Orange County Convention Center, as part of “The Space Between.” Her message challenges communities to move beyond labels and invest in young people through consistent mentorship, meaningful opportunity, and intentional leadership development.
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Connected globally.
- Founder, CEO & Executive Director, United Foundation of Central Florida
- Past President, Pine Hills Community Council
- Past President, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
- Secretariat, Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board for the 13 Southern USA States
Awards that reflect a life of service.
Sandra has received more than 80 community and philanthropic awards. Selected honors include:
- 2025 MLK Humanitarian Award, African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
- 2023 Women of the Year honoree, Orlando Magazine
- 2026 “Most Outstanding Partner,” Robinswood Middle School
- 2025 Hurricane Melissa Humanitarian Relief honor, NCU CFL Alumni Association
“We all have a purpose. What’s important is the difference you make that will inspire others.”
Sandra Fatmi-Hall
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