For fifteen years prior to becoming an attorney, she taught remedial reading in the New York City public school system. Mrs. Sanders has a Masters Degree from City University of New York with a specialization in remedial reading.

Among her charitable activities, she served on the Board of Directors of the Rehabilitation Institute and was a member of the Long Island Cabinet for the State of Israel Bonds for four years. She also created a scholarship at the Brooklyn Law School. Mrs. Sanders was the Chair-person for the Long Island State of Israel Bonds for over two years. She is a member of the Bi-County Political Action Committee and is involved in the United Jewish Appeal/ Federation Long Island Lawyers Division, as well as the Professional Women’s Division. Mrs. Sanders, along with her late husband Stanley, created a scholarship endowment at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She has been involved with the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association for many years and currently serves on the CMTA Board of Directors.