Sarah Deleeuw

About Sarah Deleeuw

As a mission-driven professional with a passion for research, STEM education, and…

Experience

1. Director of Research Projects, Director of Innovation & Strategic Direction

   American Society for Engineering Education

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Funded Research Leadership: Directs multiple research grants and evaluation projects as PI/Co-PI, managing timelines, budgets, and records. Oversees contributions from hundreds of consultants and participants, designs data methods, measures impact, and disseminates findings through reports, publications, and presentations.• Project Oversight & Budget Management: Manages research projects with over $30M in external funding, ensuring effective resource allocation and compliance with funding requirements.• Strategic Planning & Initiatives: Drives strategic planning aligned with ASEE’s mission, facilitating timelines and cross-functional collaboration. Works with the Board of Directors to finalize and implement strategic plans.• Business Development & Grant Proposal Writing: Collaborates with teams to develop and submit competitive proposals to renew contracts and secure new funding from government agencies, foundations, and industry partners.• Data Collection & Evaluation: Leads information-gathering through surveys, focus groups, and listening tours. Conducts evaluations to inform decision-making and assess program effectiveness.• Cross-Departmental Support & Expertise: Supports internal teams by clarifying research objectives, offering guidance on STEM projects, mentoring programs, and budget development to ensure alignment and successful project execution.• Supervision & Professional Growth: Leads a dynamic team, expanding responsibilities in line with sponsored program growth. Provides mentorship and prioritizes team development, ensuring support for promotions and career progression.• Community Advancement: Serves as a staff liaison to the Engineering Technology Council, collaborating with ASEE communities (Long-Range Planning, Engineering Deans Council, Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Division, Corporate Members Council) to advance shared priorities and strengthen partnerships.

Education

• George Mason University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  2008 — 2020

• University of Notre Dame

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2001 — 2005

• Purdue University

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Lecturing
• E-Learning
• Publishing
• Curriculum Development
• Content Development
• Higher Education
• Educational Leadership
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Instructional Design
• Applets
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Blogging
• Statistics
• Instructional Technology
• Education
• Research
• Professional Development Programs
• Editing
• Public Speaking
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Teaching
• Training
• Educational Technology
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Mathematics Education
• Fundraising
• Special Education
• Spanish
• Elementary Education
• Educational Games
• Spanish-Speaking
• Management
• Strategic Planning