Dr. Sandra D. Marin Ruiz

Dr. Sandra D. Marin Ruiz has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Dr. Sandra D. is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Business Development at Florida Atlantic University, where they promote entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and business growth. Dr. Sandra D. is also a Regional Director at the Florida SBDC Network and an Affiliate Professor at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business.

In addition, Dr. Marin Ruiz holds positions at national and international organizations. Dr. Sandra D. is a member of the National APLU CECE Executive Committee at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and a member of the ARENI National Advisory Committee at the University Economic Development Association (UEDA), where they collaborate on resilience, equity, and economic development issues.

Previously, Dr. Marin Ruiz served as the Founding Director of the UMKC AR/VR Innovation Academy at the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering. Dr. Sandra D. was also the Founding Director of the Free Enterprise Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kansas City.

Dr. Marin Ruiz has extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by their role as a Registered Agent at Focche - Global Holdings, where they oversaw multiple international business ventures.

Dr. Sandra D. has also held roles at the Missouri SBDC and the University of Missouri Extension, where they served as the Associate Director of the Missouri Environmental Assistance Center and the Head of Unit for Entrepreneurship, Industry Engagement, and International Trade. In these positions, they focused on promoting resource efficiency and sustainability, educating students in engineering and entrepreneurship, and facilitating internships with companies.

Overall, Dr. Sandra D. Marin Ruiz has a strong background in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development, and has contributed to the growth and success of various organizations and initiatives throughout their career.

Dr. Sandra D. Marin Ruiz has a diverse education history. Dr. Sandra D. holds a Doctor of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis (Ed.D.) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, obtained in an unspecified year before 2021. Dr. Sandra D. also earned a Master's degree in Public Affairs with a focus on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing their studies in 2014. In 2014-2015, they pursued a Chancellor Certificate in International Trade from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.

Prior to that, Dr. Marin Ruiz completed a Master's degree in International Trade from Escuela Española de Negocios Internacionales in 2003. Dr. Sandra D. began their educational journey at Universidad Industrial de Santander, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, specializing in Manufacturing, between 1995 and 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Marin Ruiz has obtained various certifications. Dr. Sandra D. holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, which they obtained in December 2015. Dr. Sandra D. is also a Certified Global Business Professional, certified by NASBITE International in March 2015. Furthermore, they hold certifications as a Certified Kauffman FastTrac® Program Director and a Certified Kauffman FastTrac® TechVenture™ Facilitator, both obtained from Kauffman FastTrac in January 2015. Dr. Sandra D. has also completed the SBDCGlobal Director Certification Series from The University of Texas at San Antonio in December 2014.

There is no information provided about any additional degrees or certifications obtained by Dr. Marin Ruiz beyond what is mentioned above.