Sandy Nolden
About Sandy Nolden
Sandy Nolden serves as the Managing Director for Research Development Services at Harvard Business School, a position held since 2017. With extensive experience at Abt Associates in various leadership roles and a strong educational background in Economics and International Relations, Nolden has a solid foundation in research and policy development.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Sandy Nolden serves as the Managing Director for Research Development Services at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development and management of research initiatives within the institution. Her role involves overseeing various research projects and ensuring the effective allocation of resources to support academic endeavors.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
In 2018, Sandy Nolden worked at Harvard Business School as the Interim Senior Director for Research Computing Services for a duration of six months. During this time, she focused on enhancing the research computing capabilities of the institution, providing critical support to faculty and researchers.
Career at Abt Associates
Sandy Nolden has extensive experience at Abt Associates, where she held multiple positions over several years. She served as Vice President and Director of Operations for the Social and Economic Policy Division from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, she held roles including Senior Analyst, Project Director, and Associate Division Manager, contributing to various projects in housing, income security, and employment.
Educational Background
Sandy Nolden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. She also earned a Master of Arts in International Relations, Environment and Development from Yale University from 1990 to 1992. Additionally, she completed certificates in Management & Leadership and Technology & Operations at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2013 to 2015.