Sandy Skelaney

Sandy Skelaney currently serves as COO and Head of Partnerships at The Parasol Cooperative, a nonprofit focused on technology solutions for issues like domestic violence and human trafficking. With a strong background in academia, Sandy has been an Adjunct Instructor at Florida International University since 2015, developing courses on sex trafficking solutions while holding the role of Program Director, where notable projects included launching initiatives to prevent gender-based violence. As the founder of Sandy Skelaney, LLC, consulting services in strategic planning and policy analysis have been provided to various sectors. Sandy's previous leadership roles include Statewide Director at Voices For Florida, Executive Director at Mindful Kids Miami, and Founder & CEO of Ignition Fund, which supported social impact technology startups. Educational credentials include a PhD in Public Affairs in progress at Florida International University, a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Yale University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Hunter College.