About

Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice and lives on the west side of Chicago with her husband and two boys. She is a preacher, liturgist, and activist reimagining the intersection of worship and justice. Sandra served with Urbana Missions Conference, Chicago Urban Program, and Latino National Leadership Team (LaFe) of InterVarsity. Sandra’s influence has also reached many others through preaching globally on topics such as worship and formation, ethnic and racial identity, global justice, and empowerment.  Sandra serves on multiple boards including CCDA. She holds a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry in Urban Leadership. Her most recent books include Still Evangelical and The Next Worship.