Dangelo Sands

About Dangelo Sands

With over 13 years of experience driving educational access, student success, and equity initiatives, I bring a dynamic record of leading complex federal, state, and foundation-funded programs across higher education and community-based settings. I specialize in strategic planning, policy advocacy, grant compliance, team leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. Currently serving as Executive Director of College Access & Outreach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, I provide oversight for seven major grant programs—including TRIO, Title V, and the Greater Texas Foundation—supporting first-generation students, foster youth, and underserved populations. My approach blends innovation with operational excellence, ensuring programs align with institutional goals while centering student impact. An active leader in state and national education policy circles, I serve on federal committees, lead professional associations, and advocate for equitable postsecondary pathways through data-informed practices and community-centered leadership.

Experience

1. Executive Director of College Access and Outreach

   Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

   Nov 2021 — Present · US

   Lead strategic direction and daily operations of a multimillion-dollar portfolio supporting TRIO, Title V, first-generation, and foster youth programs.Supervise cross-functional teams and manage departmental planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.Drive compliance, internal controls, and reporting across federal and foundation grant initiatives.Cultivate partnerships across academic units, government agencies, and community stakeholders to expand program impact.Oversee communications and public relations efforts to raise program visibility and engagement.Guide policy development and operational strategy to align with institutional equity and access goals.

Education

• Abilene Christian University

  Bachelor's of Science, Exercise Science

  2003 — 2007

• Abilene Christian University

  Master of Science - MS, Organizational Development