Sally schindel bio with photo

SALLY SCHINDEL Retired since 2008, living in Prescott since 2002, Ms. Schindel was a self-employed financial advisor, with CFP certification, for 15 years with Ameriprise Financial. She lived in Phoenix between 1973 and 2002 with 3 years in Orange County, CA (1986-1989), working in various accounting management positions with three different corporate employers. Her bachelor’s degree in Accounting is from Western Illinois University in 1972.

Ms. Schindel’s passion now is travel with her husband Gregg in the United States in their motor home as well as internationally, and volunteering with organizations that are making a difference in the lives of young people and their education. She is a long term member of P.E.O., supporting women's education, and a volunteer with West Yavapai Guidance Clinic and MATFORCE in Prescott working toward a brighter future for those with mental illnesses and substance abuse challenges.

Ms. Schindel is the proud mother of two. She has a daughter in Phoenix whom she calls “the light of my life.” And a son, Andy, who died in 2014. Andy’s death is linked to marijuana addiction. He left a powerful message that Sally wants all young people to know. Andy said, “Marijuana killed my soul + ruined my brain.”

Ms. Schindel says: “I am now working with Andy, in his memory, urging young people to not risk using marijuana or other drugs. Marijuana is not harmless. I hope Andy’s message will help everyone ‘Think Again’ before assuming the drug marijuana is harmless.”

Ms. Schindel is the Treasurer of Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy, a political action committee dedicated to raising awareness about marijuana’s harms and opposing legalization efforts.