Sandra Dunbar-Smalley
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at AdventHealth and Nova Southeastern University, specializing in organizational development and executive coaching. Proven track record in enhancing employee performance through targeted training solutions and innovative curricula. Adept at fostering partnerships and driving change management initiatives, resulting in improved institutional effectiveness and leadership capabilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Learning Officer and VP-Leadership Institute
AdventHealth
2022 - Current
- Assist in developing and implementing programs for emerging to C-Suite leaders, aligned with organizational goals
- Evaluate learning strategies to enhance employee performance
- Collaborate with regional leaders to identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training solutions
- Develop and facilitate workshops to promote continuous learning and professional development
- Partner with Executive sponsors for leadership and learning initiatives to meet organizational goals
- Supervise learning and development teams for program development and execution
Provost
AdventHealth University
2018 - 11.2022
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance academic programs and institutional effectiveness.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop innovative curricula aligned with educational standards and student needs
- Ensured allocation of resources to support institutional goals and priorities.
- Mentored academic leaders, promoting professional development and enhancing team performance across departments.
- Fostered partnerships with external organizations to advance research opportunities and community engagement initiatives.
Faculty and Chair, Occupational Therapy Department
Nova Southeastern University
1995 - 07.2018
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance academic excellence.
- Oversaw committee operations, ensuring compliance with governance standards and policies.
- Fostered collaborative relationships among healthcare academic departments.
- Developed and implemented training programs for emerging leaders within the organization.
- Taught courses related to therapy and leadership.
- Prepared for and executed accreditation related activities.
Education
Doctoral - DPA
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01-2002
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
New York University
New York (City), NY01-1983
Skills
- Organizational development
- Leadership
- Training delivery
- Executive coach
- Change management
Timeline
Chief Learning Officer and VP-Leadership Institute
AdventHealth
2022 - Current
Provost
AdventHealth University
2018 - 11.2022
Faculty and Chair, Occupational Therapy Department
Nova Southeastern University
1995 - 07.2018
Doctoral - DPA
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
New York University