Dr. Sandra Upton
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Lucy Butters FRSA
Sandra is professional, flexible, knowledgeable and great to work with. We worked together to create a proposal, then design and deliver a webinar on Cultural Intelligence for European Association for International Education. This was all done remotely from our locations on separate continents. She helped to develop trust and ability to work effectively together. More recently had the pleasure of seeing her speak at the CQ Summit (20916) in Michingan. She delivered sessions with authority and ability to build rapport with the audience. Would be very happy to recommend Sandra and the Cultural Intelligence Centre.
Steve Graham, MBA MEd SHRM-CP PCC
Dr. Upton was my Dean at Cornerstone University. She is an exceptional leader, very focused on the success of her faculty, staff, and students. In the virtual environment, it is easy to feel lost, but Dr. Upton was engaging, and kept us just as informed as the ground faculty in Grand Rapids. It was a pleasure to work such a dedicated and caring leader. Steve Graham
Lucy Butters FRSA
Sandra is professional, flexible, knowledgeable and great to work with. We worked together to create a proposal, then design and deliver a webinar on Cultural Intelligence for European Association for International Education. This was all done remotely from our locations on separate continents. She helped to develop trust and ability to work effectively together. More recently had the pleasure of seeing her speak at the CQ Summit (20916) in Michingan. She delivered sessions with authority and ability to build rapport with the audience. Would be very happy to recommend Sandra and the Cultural Intelligence Centre.
Steve Graham, MBA MEd SHRM-CP PCC
Dr. Upton was my Dean at Cornerstone University. She is an exceptional leader, very focused on the success of her faculty, staff, and students. In the virtual environment, it is easy to feel lost, but Dr. Upton was engaging, and kept us just as informed as the ground faculty in Grand Rapids. It was a pleasure to work such a dedicated and caring leader. Steve Graham
Lucy Butters FRSA
Sandra is professional, flexible, knowledgeable and great to work with. We worked together to create a proposal, then design and deliver a webinar on Cultural Intelligence for European Association for International Education. This was all done remotely from our locations on separate continents. She helped to develop trust and ability to work effectively together. More recently had the pleasure of seeing her speak at the CQ Summit (20916) in Michingan. She delivered sessions with authority and ability to build rapport with the audience. Would be very happy to recommend Sandra and the Cultural Intelligence Centre.
Steve Graham, MBA MEd SHRM-CP PCC
Dr. Upton was my Dean at Cornerstone University. She is an exceptional leader, very focused on the success of her faculty, staff, and students. In the virtual environment, it is easy to feel lost, but Dr. Upton was engaging, and kept us just as informed as the ground faculty in Grand Rapids. It was a pleasure to work such a dedicated and caring leader. Steve Graham
Lucy Butters FRSA
Sandra is professional, flexible, knowledgeable and great to work with. We worked together to create a proposal, then design and deliver a webinar on Cultural Intelligence for European Association for International Education. This was all done remotely from our locations on separate continents. She helped to develop trust and ability to work effectively together. More recently had the pleasure of seeing her speak at the CQ Summit (20916) in Michingan. She delivered sessions with authority and ability to build rapport with the audience. Would be very happy to recommend Sandra and the Cultural Intelligence Centre.
Steve Graham, MBA MEd SHRM-CP PCC
Dr. Upton was my Dean at Cornerstone University. She is an exceptional leader, very focused on the success of her faculty, staff, and students. In the virtual environment, it is easy to feel lost, but Dr. Upton was engaging, and kept us just as informed as the ground faculty in Grand Rapids. It was a pleasure to work such a dedicated and caring leader. Steve Graham
Credentials
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Certified Unconscious Bias Master Facilitator
Cultural Intelligence CenterMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Cultural Intelligence Master Facilitator
Cultural Intelligence CenterMar, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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nFormation
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Member
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Upton Consulting Group
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United States
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Founder/CEO + Chief DEI Strategist
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Sep 2021 - Present
Upton Consulting Group (UCG) is an experienced and innovative team of strategists who work with DEI professionals and organizations around the globe to design and implement proven strategies that create inclusive organizations. Upton Consulting Group (UCG) is an experienced and innovative team of strategists who work with DEI professionals and organizations around the globe to design and implement proven strategies that create inclusive organizations.
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Cultural Intelligence Center
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Global Diversity Practice
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Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
Dr. Upton provides strategic leadership and expertise on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for all of our clients around the world. This includes consultation on our DEI solutions and support to key partners who want a comprehensive CQ strategy for addressing DEI.
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VP, Educational Initiatives
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2020
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Senior Consultant
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
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President
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Aug 1998 - Jun 2015
Provided organizational development consulting services for numerous organizations including businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit government agencies. Client projects focused on organizational behavior and leadership development. Provided organizational development consulting services for numerous organizations including businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit government agencies. Client projects focused on organizational behavior and leadership development.
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Cornerstone University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Dean of Business Programs
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Aug 1998 - Jun 2014
Dean of Business Programs, Cornerstone University Professional and Graduate Studies Division (PGS) July 2008 – July 2014 Provided leadership for several graduate and undergraduate business programs (on ground and online). Managed faculty recruitment, program development and assessment. Co-facilitated Global Business Experiences (GBE) to China, South Africa and Europe for MBA Program. Supervised approximately 100 + Business Adjunct Faculty. Served as Chair of the Academic Council and on the Faculty Senate. Maintained teaching load in MBA program (organization development, leadership, cultural intelligence and research courses) Business Faculty, Cornerstone University Professional and Graduate Studies Division (PGS) 1998 – 2008 Teaching areas: Graduate and undergraduate courses in organization development, cultural intelligence, leadership and management, human resource development, research methods Teaching/Academic Related Publications: Book Chapter “The Influence of Globalization on Christian Higher Education: Integrating Faith and Learning,” (Fall 2013) Textbook/Course Reviewer Prentice-Hall, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ 2007-2008 Course Writer/Consultant The Institute for Professional Development Phoenix, AZ 2005 – 2012
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Regent University
Doctorate, Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship -
1995 - 1998
Western Michigan University
Master's degree, Educational Leadership/Human Resource Management -
1985 - 1990
Michigan State University
Bachelors
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