Sandy Hosbach is an author, international speaker, and performing songwriter who has a heart for people with mental illnesses and their loved ones. Her book, Mom and Me: My Journey with Mom’s Schizophrenia is a success story of learning to love and support her mom to recovery.  Her CD The Real Deal contains original songs that tell stories of her life. Alexandra is a supporter and volunteer for DuPage and Will-Grundy NAMI and a supporter of Thresholds, an organization that provides stellar mental health services and housing in the Chicago area. She has a Master’s degree from DePaul University and has spoken at technical conferences throughout the United States, Europe and South America.