Pilar Abuin
About Pilar Abuin
Pilar Abuin serves as the Senior Director of Educational Technology at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in instructional technology and a strong academic foundation, she has held various roles in educational technology across prestigious institutions including New York University and Columbia University.
Current Role at Yale University
Pilar Abuin serves as the Senior Director of Educational Technology at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University. She has held this position since 2022, where she focuses on enhancing the educational experience through technology. Her responsibilities include coordinating with various support groups to ensure consistent service delivery across the university. Abuin collaborates with the University Registrar and IT Leadership to establish and maintain service policies, contributing to the overall academic environment.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Pilar Abuin worked at Yale University in various capacities. From 2017 to 2022, she was the Director of Educational Technology at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Before that, she served as the Manager of Instructional Technology from 2014 to 2017. During her tenure, she was involved in the design and management of academic services, focusing on the integration of technology in teaching and learning.
Professional Background
Pilar Abuin has a diverse professional background in educational technology. She worked at New York University as a Senior Academic Technology Specialist from 2011 to 2014 and as a Faculty Technology Specialist from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she has experience at Columbia University, where she served as an Educational Technologist from 2005 to 2009 and as a Program Technologist at Teachers College from 2004 to 2006. This extensive experience has shaped her expertise in implementing technology in higher education.
Educational Qualifications
Pilar Abuin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College, Columbia University, with a focus on Political Science and Computer Science, which she completed from 1997 to 2001. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology & Media from Teachers College, Columbia University, from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in educational technology and instructional design.
Contributions to Educational Technology
Pilar Abuin has been actively involved in shaping the faculty and student experience in higher education through the application of existing and emerging technologies. Since 2004, she has contributed to the design, development, and management of academic services at an enterprise system level. Her work emphasizes the importance of technology in enhancing educational outcomes and supporting academic institutions.