Sandra Wilks
Sandra Wilks was awarded on June 25, 2022 for her exemplary work of serving and uplifting others, including providing healing and understanding to widows suffering from bereavement, based on her journey of overcoming unimaginable challenges. We applaud her service to the community filled with love and compassion.
Sandra Wilks is a Philadelphia native, graduate of the Philadelphia School System and the recipient of a Business Certificate from the University Of Pennsylvania Wharton School Of Business. Ms. Wilks is also the founder of “Art of Conversationality” a marketing and promotions consulting business. Her talent is creating ways to help small business owners become more visible and have a better means for distributing their information and literature. A business woman and entrepreneur for a major portion of her life, Ms. Wilks has earned the title of Marketing Consultant Extraordinaire.
Ms. Wilks and her late husband operated a grocery store in the West Philadelphia area from 1978 until 1995 when her husband’s life was abruptly taken by a robber. Although severely traumatized at the loss of not only her husband but her livelihood as well, Ms. Wilks took on a job as an advertising sales person with the Tri -State Minority Yellow Pages and set out to help other businesses succeed.
Her career has allowed her to work as a Marketing Consultant and Outreach Specialist for Entrepreneur Works, Business Coach for Resources for Human Development, Events coordinator for Women’s History Month, Black History Month, and many other community themed events in the tri-state area. Ms. Wilks has been recognized by business leaders, procurement officers, local newspapers, and local government agencies for her continuous efforts and contributions to empower people with information and resources.
Ms. Sandra Wilks is a widower, mother of four adult children, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren whom she loves dearly. Her goal in life is to leave a legacy for her family and to have a 100-year birthday party.
