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Sandra von Doetinchem
Chair & Vice-chair @Upcea
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WORK HISTORY
Chair & Vice-chair @Upcea
Serve in multiple volunteer leadership positions within UPCEA, the largest association for Online and Professional Education in North America. Acts as Vice-Chair At-Large of the Alternative Credentials Network, focusing on advancing best practices and emerging trends in non-degree credentials. Previous leadership includes roles as Co-Chair of the West Region and Chair of the Program Planning and Implementation Network, fostering regional collaboration and spearheading innovative program management. Also, actively contributing as a mentor in UPCEA\'s UPlift program, supporting the growth and development of future leaders in the field.
EDUCATION
University of Tübingen
Doctorate (Dr. Rer. Soc.), Social Science (Focus: Education of older and oldest-old adults/lifelong learning)
University of Duisburg-Essen
Diplom (equivalent to MEd in the U.S.), Educational Sciences - Focus: Adult education/Continuing education
ABOUT SANDRA VON DOETINCHEM
I work at the intersection of the Longevity Revolution and the Future of Work. As a social scientist and executive leader, I am committed to dismantling the \"age-gate\" in our economy. My mission is to help organizations turning experience into opportunity by recognizing experienced professionals as key drivers of innovation and workforce resilience.With over a decade of leadership in higher education, workforce development, the nonprofit sector, and tech, I focus on building robust, skills-based systems that expand career access, strengthen talent pipelines, and foster age-friendly, adaptable workplaces in a rapidly aging, technology-driven workforce.How I Drive Impact- Skilled Tomorrow | The \"Experience Engine\": As Founder of Skilled Tomorrow, I partner with organizations to leverage experienced talent and convert demographic shifts into competitive advantages. I also help mid-to-late career professionals navigate transitions with clarity and confidence, aligning their career paths with authentic identities rather than past titles- Tech Leadership: As President and founding Board member of Hawai‘i Women in Tech, a 501(c)(3), I lead initiatives that empower local talent of all ages to thrive in a tech-driven economy and connect them to high-demand skills training, career opportunities, and employers.Selected Impact• National Workforce Leadership: Led JobSIDE (Job Skills for In-Demand Employment) in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, equipping employers with AI-driven tools to advance skills-based hiring and improve alignment between education and workforce demand.• DARPA Tools Competition Winner (2023–2024): Ideated an AI-powered tool that forecasts regional skills needs and helps higher education institutions design responsive programs and microcredentials.• Institutional Growth: Led the transformation of a continuing education unit at the University of Hawai‘i, expanding customized workforce training by 400% and managing a multi-million-dollar budget.If you lead workforce strategy, develop learning systems, or design age-friendly, multi-generational hiring practices, let’s connect. I\'m always open to partnerships, speaking engagements, and collaborative projects.KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Thought leadership; Nonprofit leadership; Workforce Resilience; The Longevity Economy; Strategic Partnerships; Workforce & Continuing Education Program Design; Applied Research; AI & Data Analytics; Lifelong Learning; Departmental Growth; Project Management; Public Policy Advocacy; Change Management; Public Speaking; Coaching
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