Dr. Sandra von Doetinchem

Dr. Sandra von Doetinchem's work experience can be summarized as follows:

- Dr. von Doetinchem is currently working as the Senior Scientist & Director Labor/Talent Solutions at Eduworks Corporation since 2023. In this role, they lead a team focused on developing talent pipelines and AI-based solutions for workforce development and education.

- From 2014 to 2023, Dr. von Doetinchem worked at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dr. Sandra'sroles included Faculty (Program Specialist) at the Outreach College, Continuing & Professional Programs, where they developed programmatic solutions and managed a team of instructors. Dr. Sandra also served as the Department Chair of the Outreach College, overseeing various programs and implementing departmental policies. Additionally, they worked as a Research Analyst in the Outreach College Dean's Office, conducting research and assessments to optimize credit and non-credit programs.

- From 2020 to 2023, Dr. von Doetinchem held leadership positions at the UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association), including Co-Chair of the West Region and Chair-Elect/Chair/Past Chair of the Program Planning and Implementation Network.

- Dr. von Doetinchem served as the Chair of the LEARN Council at the American Society on Aging from 2013 to 2019.

- Dr. Sandra worked as a Research Assistant/Public Education Specialist at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of California, Berkeley from 2011 to 2013. In this role, they conducted research and assessments to improve course offerings and member satisfaction.

- Lastly, from 2011 to 2013, Dr. von Doetinchem worked as an Instructor at the German School of the East Bay & Deutsche Sprachschule Berkeley (BAKS+), where they developed curricula and prepared students for German language proficiency exams.

Dr. Sandra von Doetinchem completed their Doctorate (Dr. Rer. Soc.) in Social Science with a focus on Education of older and oldest-old adults/lifelong learning from the University of Tübingen between 2015 and 2020. Dr. Sandra previously obtained a Diplom (equivalent to MEd in the U.S.) in Educational Sciences with a focus on Adult education/Continuing education from the University of Duisburg-Essen in 2009. Along with their degrees, they have also obtained multiple certifications including UPCEA Network Leader 2021-2022, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All, Certified Professional Coach, The Nature of American Higher Education, PCO Emerging Leader 2018, UPCEA Network Leader 2018-2019, and Certified Mediator. These certifications were obtained between 2007 and 2022.