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Sandra LaFleur Louk

Director, Changemaker Education & Social Innovation at MDC

About

Sandra is currently the collegewide director for changemaker education and social Innovation at MDC, a perfect role that allows her to work at the intersection of her many passions. Her "why" focuses on supporting the development of every student's potential to make a positive impact in our world. Having started her career in the youth development non-profit space, Sandra's past experiences with strategy setting, operational planning, organizational growth and change management, program/product design and execution, innovation and research, talent, and communications have all helped prepare her for this current role. She is always inspired by the students she meets at MDC and considers herself a life-long learner. When not working or studying for school, you can always find her outdoors or enjoying a good meal and conversation with friends and family!

Research Areas

    changemaker education, sense of belonging, noncognitive skills
    Education

Experience

  • A

    Awesome Foundation Miami

    Trustee

    2019 - 2021

  • A

    APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology

    National Advisory Board

    2022

  • C

    Children's Literacy Initiative

    National Board Chair

    2019

  • M

    MENTOR: National Mentoring Partnership

    National Board Member

    2018

Education

  • Miami Dade College

  • U
    University of Miami

    Sociology/History


  • F
    Florida State University

    Sociology


  • Arizona State University
    Arizona State University

    Innovation & Leadership in Higher Ed

Skills

Board Member Experience
Educator
Mentoring
Research
Strategy

Causes

Leadership Development
Leadership Education
Children & Youth
College Readiness
Community
Environmental Education
General Education
Literacy
Mentor
Non-Profit Business Services
Social Justice
Sustainability