Andrea Sanders
Commissioner
Andrea Sanders serves as Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services and has led the agency since 2020 with a strong commitment to workforce development, data-driven practice, and meaningful system reform. A wife, mother of two, lawyer, and licensed social worker, Commissioner Sanders brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to her leadership. Under her direction, the agency has implemented significant structural and clinical improvements, strengthened salary and training frameworks, modernized technology and case management systems, and advanced legislation focused on improving permanency outcomes for children. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Juris Doctor and is licensed to practice both law and social work in the State of Mississippi.