Global Education Policy & Leadership Executive

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SANDRA COLLY

International Training & Leadership • Education Policy • E-Learning Strategy •

Intercultural Communication

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EXECUTIVE BIO

International education leader, policy strategist and expert in global training systems. With more than two decades of experience across universities, ministries, UN-affiliated programmes and EdTech start-ups. Areas of specialty include: capacity-building, diaspora engagement, culturally responsive pedagogy and high-impact programme design for multi-cultural environments.

EDUCATION

• Doctorate in Didactics of English – University of Cergy-Pontoise (2007–2011)

• Master of Education – University of the West Indies (1994–1997)

• Bachelor of Arts – University of the West Indies (1991–1994)

• Diploma in Teaching – Shortwood Teachers’ College (1985–1988) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education Sector-Lead – Ministry of Foreign Affairs & GJDC (2023–Present)

• Lead for Education strategies & diaspora development

• Architect of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy

• Policy liaison with Ministries of Education & Foreign Affairs Dissertation Director / Lecturer – ESSEC Business School (2014–Present)

• Design of courses on global leadership, culture & business

• Supervision of dissertations and academic coaching Pedagogical Director – Telab (2014–2024)

• Needs-analysis, corporate training systems and learner monitoring Pedagogical Director – Progression Formation (2017–2020)

• Academic vision for EdTech startup

• E-learning modules aligned with state standards

Freelance Translator & Media Consultant (2017–Present)

• Consultant for Caribbean & education-focused projects 2

KEY SKILLS

• International Training & Capacity Building

• Curriculum Design & E-Learning Strategy

• Cross-Cultural Leadership

• Policy Consulting & Stakeholder

Engagement

• Research & ICT-based Methods

• English (Native), French (Bilingual)

VOLUNTEERING

• UN Panel Member – “Teach a Man to Fish”

(2017–Present)

• Wintegreat Educator – Refugee

accompaniment (2016–2020)

• UN Social Media Manager – SCOOP

humanitarian education (2016)

• UN Global Pulse Editor – Education Charter

(2016)

• Handi’Chiens Host Family & Referent

(2019–Present)

• La Fresque du Climat Facilitator (2021–

2025)

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